powers, functions, and duties

§ 1216. Secretaries: powers, functions, and duties (a) The Secretary concerned shall prescribe regulations to carry out this chapter within his department. (b) The Secretary concerned has all powers, functions, and duties incident to the determination under this chapter of— (1) the fitness for active duty of any member of an armed force under his jurisdiction; (2) the percentage of disability of any such member at the time of his separation from active duty; (3) the suitability of any member for reappointment, reenlistment, or reentry upon active duty in an armed force under his jurisdiction; and (4) the entitlement to, and payment of, disability severance pay to any member of an armed force under his jurisdiction. (c) The Secretary concerned or the Administrator of Veterans’ Affairs, as prescribed by the President, has the powers, functions, and duties under this chapter incident to hospitalization, reexaminations, and the payment of disability retired pay within his department or agency.