### Question
What is the definition of physician or dentist who has section 4118 service?


### Answer
The definition of **physician or dentist who has section 4118 service** is as follows in *38 U.S.C. § 7438*:

> a physician or dentist employed as a physician or dentist in the Veterans Health Administration who has previous service as a physician or dentist in the Administration (or its predecessor) before the effective date of this section

#### Citation:
  - *38 U.S.C. § 7438*
  - Heading: **PART V-BOARDS, ADMINISTRATIONS, AND SERVICES > CHAPTER 74-VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION&mdash;PERSONNEL > SUBCHAPTER III-SPECIAL PAY FOR PHYSICIANS AND DENTISTS**

