covered judge
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38 U.S.C. § 7297 — in this section (2 versions over time)
In this subsection, the term "covered judge" means any of the following:
(A) A judge in regular active service.
(B) A retired judge who is a recall-eligible retired judge pursuant to subsection (a) of section 7257 of this title.
(C) A retired judge who would be a recall-eligible retired judge pursuant to subsection (a) of section 7257 but for—
(i) meeting the aggregate recall service requirements under subsection (b)(3) of such section; or
(ii) being permanently disabled as described by subsection (b)(4) of such section.