### Question
What is the definition of covered birth defect?


### Answer
The definition of **covered birth defect** is as follows in *38 U.S.C. § 1811*:

> a birth defect identified by the Secretary under section 1812 of this title

#### Citation:
  - *38 U.S.C. § 1811*
  - Heading: **PART II-GENERAL BENEFITS > CHAPTER 18-BENEFITS FOR CHILDREN OF VIETNAM VETERANS AND CERTAIN OTHER VETERANS > SUBCHAPTER II-CHILDREN OF WOMEN VIETNAM VETERANS BORN WITH CERTAIN BIRTH DEFECTS**

