38 CFR 1.301: Definitions.

As used in §§ 1.300 through 1.303 of this title:

(a) Secretary means the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.

(b) Eligible person means any individual to whom the Secretary is authorized to furnish medical examination or treatment.

(c) Garage means a structure or part of a structure in which vehicles may be parked.

(d) Medical facility means any facility or part thereof which is under the jurisdiction of the Secretary for the provision of health-care services, including any necessary buildings and structures, garage or parking facility.

(e) Parking facilities includes all surface and garage parking spaces at a VA medical facility.

(f) Volunteer worker means an individual who performs services, without compensation, under the auspices of VA Voluntary Service (VAVS) at a VA medical facility, for the benefit of veterans receiving care at that medical facility.