### Question
Can you define what service means?


### Answer
**Service** is defined as the following in *38 U.S.C. § 719*:

> given such term in section 8331(12) or section 8401(26) of title 5, as the case may be.

#### Citation:
  - *38 U.S.C. § 719*
  - Heading: **PART I-GENERAL PROVISIONS > CHAPTER 7-EMPLOYEES > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL EMPLOYEE MATTERS**

