2024

If VA determines that a veteran is prevented from participating in, or continuing in, a program of vocational rehabilitation as a result of being ordered to active duty under 10 […]

A Counseling Psychologist (CP) or Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (VRC) may extend the period of eligibility for a veteran’s program of independent living services beyond the veteran’s basic period of eligibility

(a) Conditions for extension. A Counseling Psychologist (CP) or Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (VRC) may extend the basic period of eligibility of a veteran with a serious employment handicap when the

The basic period of eligibility does not run as long as any of the following reasons prevents the veteran from commencing or continuing a vocational rehabilitation program: (a) Qualifying compensable

(a) Time limit for eligibility to receive vocational rehabilitation. (1) For purposes of §§ 21.41 through 21.46, the term basic period of eligibility means the 12-year period beginning on the

An individual meets the basic entitlement criteria for vocational rehabilitation benefits and services under this subpart if VA determines that he or she meets the requirements of paragraph (a), (b),

(a) Employment handicap. This term means an impairment of a veteran’s ability to prepare for, obtain, or retain employment consistent with such veteran’s abilities, aptitudes, and interests. (Authority: 38 U.S.C.

The provisions of this section apply to claims that are governed by this subpart or subpart M of this part. (a) VA’s duty to assist begins when VA receives a