### Question
How does MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH define qualified individual?


### Answer
Under *30 U.S.C. § 932a*, **qualified individual** is defined as:

> such an individual, regardless of whether that individual is a hearing examiner appointed under section 3105 of title 5. Nothing in this section shall be deemed to imply that there is or is not in effect any authority for such individuals to hear and determine such claims under any provision of law other than this section

#### Citation:
  - *30 U.S.C. § 932a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 22-MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH > SUBCHAPTER IV-BLACK LUNG BENEFITS > Part C-Claims for Benefits After December 31, 1973**

