Title 42 — The Public Health and WelfareRelease 119-73
§7385s–7 Physicians services
Title 42 › Chapter CHAPTER 84— - DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY › Subchapter SUBCHAPTER XVI— - ENERGY EMPLOYEES OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESS COMPENSATION PROGRAM › Part Part E— - Contractor Employee Compensation › § 7385s–7
Summary
The Secretary can use doctors to help make decisions under this part. Those doctors must have experience evaluating permanent physical injuries or diagnosing illnesses or deaths tied to exposure to toxic substances. The Secretary can appoint those doctors or hire them by contract.
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Title 42, §7385s–7
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(a)The Secretary may utilize the services of physicians for purposes of making determinations under this part.
(b)Any physicians whose services are utilized under subsection (a) of this section shall possess appropriate expertise and experience in the evaluation and determination of the extent of permanent physical impairments or in the evaluation and diagnosis of illnesses or deaths aggravated, contributed to, or caused by exposure to toxic substances.
(c)The Secretary may secure the services of physicians utilized under subsection (a) of this section through the appointment of physicians or by contract.
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42 U.S.C. § 7385s–7
Title 42 — The Public Health and Welfare
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73