Title 38

PART 21 SUBPART A

Subpart A - Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 31 Authority:38 U.S.C. 501(a), chs. 18, 31, and as noted in specific sections. Source:49 FR 40814, Oct. 18, 1984, unless otherwise noted.

38:2.0.1.1.6.1.188SUBJGRP 188
Vocational Rehabilitation Overview
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.188.1SECTION 21.1
   21.1 Training and rehabilitation for veterans with service-connected disabilities.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.189SUBJGRP 189
Nonduplication
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.189.2SECTION 21.21
   21.21 Election of benefits under education programs administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.189.3SECTION 21.22
   21.22 Nonduplication - Federal programs.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.190SUBJGRP 190
Claims
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.190.4SECTION 21.30
   21.30 Claims.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.190.5SECTION 21.31
   21.31 Informal claim.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.190.6SECTION 21.32
   21.32 Notification by VA of necessary information or evidence when a claim is filed; time for claimant response and VA action.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.190.7SECTION 21.33
   21.33 VA has a duty to assist claimants in obtaining evidence.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.191SUBJGRP 191
Definitions
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.191.8SECTION 21.35
   21.35 Definitions.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.192SUBJGRP 192
Entitlement
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.192.9SECTION 21.40
   21.40 Basic entitlement to vocational rehabilitation benefits and services.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.193SUBJGRP 193
Periods of Eligibility
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.193.10SECTION 21.41
   21.41 Basic period of eligibility.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.193.11SECTION 21.42
   21.42 Deferral or extension of the basic period of eligibility.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.193.12SECTION 21.44
   21.44 Extension of the basic period of eligibility for a veteran with a serious employment handicap.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.193.13SECTION 21.45
   21.45 Extending the period of eligibility for a program of independent living beyond basic period of eligibility.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.193.14SECTION 21.46
   21.46 Veteran ordered to active duty; extension of basic period of eligibility.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.193.15SECTION 21.47
   21.47 Eligibility for employment assistance.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.193.16SECTION 21.48
   21.48 Severance of service-connection - reduction to noncompensable degree.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.194SUBJGRP 194
Initial and Extended Evaluation
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.194.17SECTION 21.50
   21.50 Initial evaluation.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.194.18SECTION 21.51
   21.51 Determining employment handicap.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.194.19SECTION 21.52
   21.52 Determining serious employment handicap.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.194.20SECTION 21.53
   21.53 Reasonable feasibility of achieving a vocational goal.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.194.21SECTION 21.57
   21.57 Extended evaluation.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.194.22SECTION 21.58
   21.58 Redetermination of employment handicap and serious employment handicap.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.195SUBJGRP 195
Vocational Rehabilitation Panel
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.195.23SECTION 21.60
   21.60 Vocational Rehabilitation Panel.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.195.24SECTION 21.62
   21.62 Duties of the Vocational Rehabilitation Panel.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.196SUBJGRP 196
Duration of Rehabilitation Programs
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.196.25SECTION 21.70
   21.70 Vocational rehabilitation.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.196.26SECTION 21.72
   21.72 Rehabilitation to the point of employability.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.196.27SECTION 21.73
   21.73 Duration of employment assistance programs.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.196.28SECTION 21.74
   21.74 Extended evaluation.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.196.29SECTION 21.76
   21.76 Independent living.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.196.30SECTION 21.78
   21.78 Approving more than 48 months of rehabilitation.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.196.31SECTION 21.79
   21.79 Determining entitlement usage under Chapter 31.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.197SUBJGRP 197
Individualized Written Rehabilitation Plan
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.197.32SECTION 21.80
   21.80 Requirement for a rehabilitation plan.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.197.33SECTION 21.82
   21.82 Completing the plan under Chapter 31.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.197.34SECTION 21.84
   21.84 Individualized written rehabilitation plan.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.197.35SECTION 21.86
   21.86 Individualized extended evaluation plan.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.197.36SECTION 21.88
   21.88 Individualized employment assistance plan.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.197.37SECTION 21.90
   21.90 Individualized independent living plan.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.197.38SECTION 21.92
   21.92 Preparation of the plan.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.197.39SECTION 21.94
   21.94 Changing the plan.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.197.40SECTION 21.96
   21.96 Review of the plan.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.198SUBJGRP 198
Counseling
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.198.41SECTION 21.100
   21.100 Counseling.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.199SUBJGRP 199
Educational and Vocational Training Services
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.199.42SECTION 21.120
   21.120 Educational and vocational training services.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.199.43SECTION 21.122
   21.122 School course.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.199.44SECTION 21.123
   21.123 On-job course.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.199.45SECTION 21.124
   21.124 Combination course.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.199.46SECTION 21.126
   21.126 Farm cooperative course.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.199.47SECTION 21.128
   21.128 Independent study course.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.199.48SECTION 21.129
   21.129 Home study course.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.199.49SECTION 21.130
   21.130 Educational and vocational courses outside the United States.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.199.50SECTION 21.132
   21.132 Repetition of the course.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.199.51SECTION 21.134
   21.134 Limitation on flight training.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.200SUBJGRP 200
Special Rehabilitation Services
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.200.52SECTION 21.140
   21.140 Evaluation and improvement of rehabilitation potential.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.200.53SECTION 21.142
   21.142 Adult basic education.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.200.54SECTION 21.144
   21.144 Vocational course in a sheltered workshop or rehabilitation facility.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.200.55SECTION 21.146
   21.146 Independent instructor course.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.200.56SECTION 21.148
   21.148 Tutorial assistance.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.200.57SECTION 21.150
   21.150 Reader service.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.200.58SECTION 21.152
   21.152 Interpreter service for the hearing impaired.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.200.59SECTION 21.154
   21.154 Special transportation assistance.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.200.60SECTION 21.155
   21.155 Services to a veteran's family.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.200.61SECTION 21.156
   21.156 Other incidental goods and services.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.201SUBJGRP 201
Independent Living Services
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.201.62SECTION 21.160
   21.160 Independent living services.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.201.63SECTION 21.162
   21.162 Participation in a program of independent living services.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.202SUBJGRP 202
Case Status
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.202.64SECTION 21.180
   21.180 Case status system.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.202.65SECTION 21.182
   21.182 “Applicant” status.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.202.66SECTION 21.184
   21.184 “Evaluation and planning” status.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.202.67SECTION 21.186
   21.186 “Ineligible” status.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.202.68SECTION 21.188
   21.188 “Extended evaluation” status.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.202.69SECTION 21.190
   21.190 “Rehabilitation to the point of employability” status.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.202.70SECTION 21.192
   21.192 “Independent living program” status.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.202.71SECTION 21.194
   21.194 “Employment services” status.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.202.72SECTION 21.196
   21.196 “Rehabilitated” status.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.202.73SECTION 21.197
   21.197 “Interrupted” status.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.202.74SECTION 21.198
   21.198 “Discontinued” status.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.203SUBJGRP 203
Supplies
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.203.75SECTION 21.210
   21.210 Supplies.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.203.76SECTION 21.212
   21.212 General policy in furnishing supplies during periods of rehabilitation.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.203.77SECTION 21.214
   21.214 Furnishing supplies for special programs.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.203.78SECTION 21.216
   21.216 Special equipment.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.203.79SECTION 21.218
   21.218 Methods of furnishing supplies.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.203.80SECTION 21.219
   21.219 Supplies consisting of clothing, magazines and periodicals, and items which may be personally used by the veteran.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.203.81SECTION 21.220
   21.220 Replacement of supplies.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.203.82SECTION 21.222
   21.222 Release of, and repayment for, training and rehabilitation supplies.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.203.83SECTION 21.224
   21.224 Prevention of abuse.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.204SUBJGRP 204
Medical and Related Services
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.204.84SECTION 21.240
   21.240 Medical treatment, care and services.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.204.85SECTION 21.242
   21.242 Resources for provision of treatment, care and services.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.205SUBJGRP 205
Employment Services
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.205.86SECTION 21.250
   21.250 Overview of employment services.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.205.87SECTION 21.252
   21.252 Job development and placement services.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.205.88SECTION 21.254
   21.254 Supportive services.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.205.89SECTION 21.256
   21.256 Incentives for employers.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.205.90SECTION 21.257
   21.257 Self-employment.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.205.91SECTION 21.258
   21.258 Cost limitations on approval of self-employment plans.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.206SUBJGRP 206
Monetary Assistance Services
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.206.92SECTION 21.260
   21.260 Subsistence allowance.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.206.93SECTION 21.262
   21.262 Procurement and reimbursement of cost for training and rehabilitation services, supplies, or facilities.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.206.94SECTION 21.264
   21.264 Election of payment at the 38 U.S.C. chapter 30 educational assistance rate or election of payment of Post-9/11 subsistence allowance.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.206.95SECTION 21.266
   21.266 Payment of subsistence allowance under special conditions.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.206.96SECTION 21.268
   21.268 Employment adjustment allowance.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.206.97SECTION 21.270
   21.270 Payment of subsistence allowance during leave and other periods.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.206.98SECTION 21.272
   21.272 Veteran-student services.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.206.99SECTION 21.274
   21.274 Revolving fund loan.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.206.100SECTION 21.276
   21.276 Incarcerated veterans.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.207SUBJGRP 207
Induction into a Rehabilitation Program
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.207.101SECTION 21.282
   21.282 Effective date of induction into a rehabilitation program; retroactive induction.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.207.102SECTION 21.283
   21.283 Rehabilitated.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.207.103SECTION 21.284
   21.284 Reentrance into a rehabilitation program.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.208SUBJGRP 208
Course Approval and Facility Selection
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.208.104SECTION 21.290
   21.290 Training and rehabilitation resources.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.208.105SECTION 21.292
   21.292 Course approvals.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.208.106SECTION 21.294
   21.294 Selecting the training or rehabilitation facility.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.208.107SECTION 21.296
   21.296 Selecting a training establishment for on-job training.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.208.108SECTION 21.298
   21.298 Selecting a farm.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.208.109SECTION 21.299
   21.299 Use of Government facilities for on-job training or work experience at no or nominal pay.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.209SUBJGRP 209
Rate of Pursuit
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.209.110SECTION 21.310
   21.310 Rate of pursuit of a rehabilitation program.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.209.111SECTION 21.312
   21.312 Reduced work tolerance.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.209.112SECTION 21.314
   21.314 Pursuit of training under special conditions.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.210SUBJGRP 210
Authorization of Subsistence Allowance and Training and Rehabilitation Services
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.210.113SECTION 21.320
   21.320 Awards for subsistence allowance and authorization of rehabilitation services.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.210.114SECTION 21.322
   21.322 Commencing dates of subsistence allowance.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.210.115SECTION 21.324
   21.324 Reduction or termination dates of subsistence allowance.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.210.116SECTION 21.326
   21.326 Authorization of employment services.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.210.117SECTION 21.328
   21.328 Two veteran cases - dependents.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.210.118SECTION 21.330
   21.330 Apportionment.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.210.119SECTION 21.332
   21.332 Payments of subsistence allowance.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.210.120SECTION 21.334
   21.334 Election of payment at the Chapter 30 rate.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.211SUBJGRP 211
Leaves of Absence
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.211.121SECTION 21.340
   21.340 Introduction.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.211.122SECTION 21.342
   21.342 Leave accounting policy.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.211.123SECTION 21.344
   21.344 Facility offering training or rehabilitation services.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.211.124SECTION 21.346
   21.346 Facility temporarily not offering training or rehabilitation services.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.211.125SECTION 21.348
   21.348 Leave following completion of a period of training or rehabilitation services.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.211.126SECTION 21.350
   21.350 Unauthorized absences.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.212SUBJGRP 212
Conduct and Cooperation
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.212.127SECTION 21.362
   21.362 Satisfactory conduct and cooperation.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.212.128SECTION 21.364
   21.364 Unsatisfactory conduct and cooperation.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.213SUBJGRP 213
Interregional and Intraregional Travel of Veterans
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.213.129SECTION 21.370
   21.370 Intraregional travel at government expense.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.213.130SECTION 21.372
   21.372 Interregional transfer at government expense.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.213.131SECTION 21.374
   21.374 Authorization for travel of attendants.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.213.132SECTION 21.376
   21.376 Travel expenses for initial evaluation and counseling.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.214SUBJGRP 214
Personnel Training and Development
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.214.133SECTION 21.380
   21.380 Establishment of qualifications for personnel providing assistance under Chapter 31.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.214.134SECTION 21.382
   21.382 Training and staff development for personnel providing assistance under Chapter 31.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.215SUBJGRP 215
Rehabilitation Research and Special Projects
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.215.135SECTION 21.390
   21.390 Rehabilitation research and special projects.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.216SUBJGRP 216
Veterans' Advisory Committee on Rehabilitation
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.216.136SECTION 21.400
   21.400 Veterans' Advisory Committee on Rehabilitation.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.216.137SECTION 21.402
   21.402 Responsibilities of the Veterans' Advisory Committee on Rehabilitation.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.217SUBJGRP 217
Additional Administrative Consideration
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.217.138SECTION 21.410
   21.410 Delegation of authority.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.217.139SECTION 21.412
   21.412 Finality of decisions.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.217.140SECTION 21.414
   21.414 Revision of decision.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.217.141SECTION 21.416
   21.416 Review of decisions.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.218SUBJGRP 218
Informing the Veteran
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.218.142SECTION 21.420
   21.420 Informing the veteran.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.218.143SECTION 21.422
   21.422 Reduction in subsistence allowance following the loss of a dependent.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.219SUBJGRP 219
Accountability
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.219.144SECTION 21.430
   21.430 Accountability for authorization and payment of training and rehabilitation services.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.220SUBJGRP 220
Veterans Employment Pay for Success Grant Program
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.220.145SECTION 21.440
   21.440 Purpose and scope.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.220.146SECTION 21.441
   21.441 Definitions.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.220.147SECTION 21.442
   21.442 VEPFS grants - general.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.220.148SECTION 21.443
   21.443 Permissible uses of VEPFS grant funds.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.220.149SECTION 21.444
   21.444 Notice of funding availability.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.220.150SECTION 21.445
   21.445 Application.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.220.151SECTION 21.446
   21.446 Scoring and selection.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.220.152SECTION 21.447
   21.447 VEPFS grant agreement.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.220.153SECTION 21.448
   21.448 Recipient reporting requirements.
38:2.0.1.1.6.1.220.154SECTION 21.449
   21.449 Recovery of funds.