Code of Federal Regulations > Title 28 > Chapter I > Part 79 > Subpart C - Subpart C—Eligibility Criteria for Claims Relating to Certain Specified Diseases Contracted After Exposure in an Affected Area (“Downwinders”)

Regulations last checked for updates: Nov 24, 2024

Title 28 - Judicial Administration last revised: May 20, 2024

§ 79.20 - Scope of subpart.

§ 79.21 - Definitions.

§ 79.22 - Criteria for eligibility for claims relating to certain specified diseases contracted after exposure in an affected area (“downwinders”).

§ 79.23 - Proof of physical presence for the requisite period.

§ 79.24 - Proof of initial or first exposure after age 20 for claims under § 79.22(b)(1).

§ 79.25 - Proof of onset of leukemia at least two years after first exposure, and proof of onset of a specified compensable disease more than five years after first exposure.

§ 79.26 - Proof of medical condition.

§ 79.27 - Indication of the presence of hepatitis B or cirrhosis.

authority: Secs. 6(a), 6(i) and 6(j), Pub. L. 101-426, 104 Stat. 920, as amended by secs. 3(c)-(h), Pub. L. 106-245, 114 Stat. 501 and sec. 11007, Pub. L. 107-273, 116 Stat. 1758 (42 U.S.C. 2210 note; 5 U.S.C. 500(b))

source: Order No. 2711-2004, 69 FR 13634, Mar. 23, 2004, unless otherwise noted.