Veterans Well-being Regulations

6 (1) The definitions in this section apply for the purpose of Part 2 of the Act.

barrier to re-establishment in civilian life

barrier to re-establishment in civilian life means the presence of a temporary or permanent physical or mental health problem that limits or prevents an individual’s reasonable performance of their roles in the workplace, home or community. (entrave à la réinsertion dans la vie civile)

diminished earning capacity

diminished earning capacity means, in relation to a veteran, that the veteran is incapacitated by a permanent physical or mental health problem that prevents them from performing any occupation that would be considered to be suitable gainful employment. (diminution de la capacité de gain)

suitable gainful employment

suitable gainful employment[Repealed, SOR/2016-240, s. 1]

totally and permanently incapacitated

totally and permanently incapacitated[Repealed, SOR/2016-240, s. 1]

(2) In this section, suitable gainful employment means, in relation to a veteran, employment for which the veteran is reasonably qualified by reason of education, training and experience and that provides a monthly rate of pay equal to at least 66 2/3% of the imputed income of the veteran as referred to in subsection 19(1) of the Act.