### Question
How does the law define covered individual?


### Answer
Under *38 U.S.C. § 1703A*, **covered individual** is defined as:

> any individual eligible for hospital care, medical services, or extended care services under this title or any other law administered by the Secretary

#### Citation:
  - *38 U.S.C. § 1703A*
  - Heading: **PART II-GENERAL BENEFITS > CHAPTER 17-HOSPITAL, NURSING HOME, DOMICILIARY, AND MEDICAL CARE > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL**

