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”)

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Regulations most recently checked for updates: Aug 27, 2025

§ 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.