### Question
How is the term herbicide agent defined?


### Answer
The term **herbicide agent** is defined in *38 U.S.C. § 1116* as the following:

> a chemical in an herbicide used in support of the United States and allied military operations in the Republic of Vietnam during the Vietnam era

#### Citation:
  - *38 U.S.C. § 1116*
  - Heading: **PART II-GENERAL BENEFITS > CHAPTER 11-COMPENSATION FOR SERVICE-CONNECTED DISABILITY OR DEATH > SUBCHAPTER II-WARTIME DISABILITY COMPENSATION**

