Title 38, Veterans' BenefitsRelease 119-102
§8509 Definitions
Title 38 › PART VI — ACQUISITION AND DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY › CHAPTER 85 — DISPOSITION OF DECEASED VETERANS’ PERSONAL PROPERTY › SUBCHAPTER I — PROPERTY LEFT ON DEPARTMENT FACILITY › § 8509
Summary
Means places the Department directly and exclusively controls, including hospitals it runs on federal property.
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Title 38, §8509
Veterans' Benefits, Source: USLM XML via OLRC
The term “facility” or “Department facility” as used in this subchapter means those facilities over which the Department has direct and exclusive administrative jurisdiction, including hospitals or other facilities on property owned or leased by the United States while operated by the Department.
Legislative History
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1991—Pub. L. 102–40 renumbered section 5209 of this title as this section. Pub. L. 102–83 substituted “Department” for “Veterans’ Administration” wherever appearing.
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Citation
38 U.S.C. § 8509
Title 38, Veterans' Benefits
Last Updated
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102