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substantially gainful employment

roughly, full-time work that pays above the federal poverty line.

Definitions are short by design. For the legal definition, the underlying statute or regulation in 38 U.S.C. or 38 CFR controls. For program-specific guidance, see the relevant tool or guide.

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