### Question
Can you define what covered illness means?


### Answer
**Covered illness** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 7385s*:

> an illness or death resulting from exposure to a toxic substance

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 7385s*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 84-DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY > SUBCHAPTER XVI-ENERGY EMPLOYEES OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESS COMPENSATION PROGRAM > Part E-Contractor Employee Compensation**

