### Question
How is the term eligible individual defined?


### Answer
The term **eligible individual** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 239* as the following:

> an individual who is (as determined in accordance with section 239a of this title)—


(A) a covered individual who sustains a covered injury in the manner described in paragraph (3)(A)

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 239*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER I-ADMINISTRATION AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS > Part C-Smallpox Emergency Personnel Protection**

