§ 301. Department

• (a) The Department of Veterans Affairs is an executive department of the United States.
• (b) The purpose of the Department is to administer the laws providing benefits and other services to veterans and the dependents and the beneficiaries of veterans.
• (c) The Department is composed of the following:
  • (1) The Office of the Secretary.
  • (2) The Veterans Health Administration.
  • (3) The Veterans Benefits Administration.
  • (4) The National Cemetery Administration.
  • (5) The Board of Veterans’ Appeals.
  • (6) The Veterans’ Canteen Service.
  • (7) The Board of Contract Appeals.
  • (8) Such other offices and agencies as are established or designated by law or by the President or the Secretary.
  • (9) Any office, agency, or activity under the control or supervision of any element named in paragraphs (1) through (8).