### Question
How does GENERAL BENEFITS define covered birth defect?


### Answer
Under *38 U.S.C. § 1811*, **covered birth defect** is defined as:

> a birth defect identified by the Secretary under section 1812 of this title

#### Citation:
  - *38 U.S.C. § 1811*
  - Heading: **PART II-GENERAL BENEFITS > CHAPTER 18-BENEFITS FOR CHILDREN OF VIETNAM VETERANS > SUBCHAPTER II-CHILDREN OF WOMEN VIETNAM VETERANS BORN WITH CERTAIN BIRTH DEFECTS**

