Title 38 — Veterans' BenefitsRelease 119-73
§7808 Service to be independent unit
Title 38 › Part PART V— - BOARDS, ADMINISTRATIONS, AND SERVICES › Chapter CHAPTER 78— - VETERANS’ CANTEEN SERVICE › § 7808
Summary
Secretary must keep the Service an independent unit inside the Department with sole control of its activities, finances (including payments), and staffing, unless this chapter says otherwise.
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Title 38, §7808
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It is the purpose of this chapter that, under control and supervision of the Secretary, the Service shall function as an independent unit in the Department and shall have exclusive control over all its activities including sales, procurement and supply, finance, including disbursements, and personnel management, except as otherwise provided in this chapter.
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1991—Pub. L. 102–40 renumbered section 4208 of this title as this section. Pub. L. 102–83 substituted “Secretary” for “Administrator” and “Department” for “Veterans’ Administration”. 1982—Pub. L. 97–295 substituted “provided in this chapter” for “herein provided”.
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38 U.S.C. § 7808
Title 38 — Veterans' Benefits
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73