### Question
How does ALLOWANCES OTHER THAN TRAVEL AND TRANSPORTATION ALLOWANCES define catastrophic injury or illness?


### Answer
Under *37 U.S.C. § 439*, **catastrophic injury or illness** is defined as:

> a permanent, severely disabling injury, disorder, or illness that the Secretary concerned determines compromises the ability of the afflicted person to carry out the activities of daily living to such a degree that the person requires—


(1) personal or mechanical assistance to leave home or bed

#### Citation:
  - *37 U.S.C. § 439*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-ALLOWANCES OTHER THAN TRAVEL AND TRANSPORTATION ALLOWANCES**

