### Question
What is the definition of substantial misrepresentation?


### Answer
The definition of **substantial misrepresentation** is as follows in *38 U.S.C. § 3696*:

> misrepresentation in which the person to whom it was made could reasonably be expected to rely, or has reasonably relied, to that person's detriment

#### Citation:
  - *38 U.S.C. § 3696*
  - Heading: **PART III-READJUSTMENT AND RELATED BENEFITS > CHAPTER 36-ADMINISTRATION OF EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS > SUBCHAPTER II-MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS**

