### Question
How is the term established chronic beryllium disease defined?


### Answer
The term **established chronic beryllium disease** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 7384l* as the following:

> chronic beryllium disease as established by the following:


(A) For diagnoses on or after January 1, 1993, beryllium sensitivity (as established in accordance with paragraph (8)(A)), together with lung pathology consistent with chronic beryllium disease, including—


(i) a lung biopsy showing granulomas or a lymphocytic process consistent with chronic beryllium disease

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 7384l*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 84-DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY > SUBCHAPTER XVI-ENERGY EMPLOYEES OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESS COMPENSATION PROGRAM > Part B-Program Administration**

