### Question
How does the law define covered mental health condition?


### Answer
Under *38 U.S.C. § 1164*, **covered mental health condition** is defined as:

> post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, depression, or other mental health diagnosis described in the current version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders published by the American Psychiatric Association that the Secretary determines to be related to military sexual trauma

#### Citation:
  - *38 U.S.C. § 1164*
  - Heading: **PART II-GENERAL BENEFITS > CHAPTER 11-COMPENSATION FOR SERVICE-CONNECTED DISABILITY OR DEATH > SUBCHAPTER VI-GENERAL COMPENSATION PROVISIONS**

