### Question
How does the law define covered employee?


### Answer
Under *10 U.S.C. § 2114*, **covered employee** is defined as:

> an employee of the Department of Veterans Affairs, a civilian employee of the Public Health Service, a member of the commissioned corps of the Public Health Service, a member of the Coast Guard, or a civilian employee of the Coast Guard

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 2114*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART III-TRAINING AND EDUCATION > CHAPTER 104-UNIFORMED SERVICES UNIVERSITY OF THE HEALTH SCIENCES**

