In this subchapter:

(1) The term “eligible child” means an individual who—

(A) is the child (as defined in section 1831(1) of this title) of a woman Vietnam veteran; and

(B) was born with one or more covered birth defects.


(2) The term “covered birth defect” means a birth defect identified by the Secretary under section 1812 of this title.

Terms Used In 38 USC 1811

  • individual: shall include every infant member of the species homo sapiens who is born alive at any stage of development. See 1 USC 8