### Question
How is the "covered individual" defined?


### Answer
The term **covered individual** is defined in *38 U.S.C. § 714* as follows -

> an individual occupying a position at the Department, but does not include—


(A) an individual occupying a senior executive position (as defined in section 713(d) of this title)

#### Citation:
  - *38 U.S.C. § 714*
  - Heading: **PART I-GENERAL PROVISIONS > CHAPTER 7-EMPLOYEES > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL EMPLOYEE MATTERS**

