{"data":{"id":"us/42-u.s.c.-7385s-7","jurisdiction":"us","citation":"42 U.S.C. § 7385s–7","heading":"Physicians services","body":"(a) In generalThe Secretary may utilize the services of physicians for purposes of making determinations under this part. (b) PhysiciansAny 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) ArrangementThe Secretary may secure the services of physicians utilized under subsection (a) of this section through the appointment of physicians or by contract.","path":["Title 42—THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE","CHAPTER 84—DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY"],"source_url":"https://uscode.house.gov/download/releasepoints/us/pl/119/103/xml_usc42@119-103.zip","current_through":"Public Law 119-103 (09/02/2026)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-09-10T06:00:34Z","sha256":"e19a3096f7688639648bece4a88ae1f13c7ab491284268a0aff5b0f09f4fce64","source_id":"us","stale":true,"prev":"us/42-u.s.c.-7385s-6","next":"us/42-u.s.c.-7385s-8"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}