### Question
How does GENERAL EMPLOYEE MATTERS define lump-sum credit?


### Answer
Under *38 U.S.C. § 719*, **lump-sum credit** is defined as:

> given such term in section 8331(8) or section 8401(19) of title 5, as the case may be.

#### Citation:
  - *38 U.S.C. § 719*
  - Heading: **PART I-GENERAL PROVISIONS > CHAPTER 7-EMPLOYEES > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL EMPLOYEE MATTERS**

