### Question
How is the term covered mental health condition defined?


### Answer
The term **covered mental health condition** is defined in *38 U.S.C. § 1166* as the following:

> post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, depression, or other mental health diagnosis described in the current version of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders published by the American Psychiatric Association that the Secretary determines to be related to military sexual trauma

#### Citation:
  - *38 U.S.C. § 1166*
  - Heading: **PART II-GENERAL BENEFITS > CHAPTER 11-COMPENSATION FOR SERVICE-CONNECTED DISABILITY OR DEATH > SUBCHAPTER VI-GENERAL COMPENSATION PROVISIONS**

