38 U.S.C. § 301 — Department

(a) The Department^* of Veterans Affairs is an executive department of the United States.

(b) The Department's purpose is to administer the laws providing benefits and other services to veterans and to the dependents and beneficiaries of veterans.

(c) The Department is made up of (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) any other offices or agencies established or designated by law, the President, or the Secretary; and (9) any office, agency, or activity under the control or supervision of any part named in paragraphs (1) through (8).