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Computation of time limit for filing. |\n|  | 38 CFR 20.306 ................... | Rule 306. Legal holidays. |\n\nPART 21—VOCATIONAL  \nREHABILITATION AND EDUCATION  \nSubpart A—Vocational Rehabilitation Under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 31  \nVOCATIONAL REHABILITATION OVERVIEW Sec.  \n21.1 Training and rehabilitation for veterans with service-connected disabilities.  \nNONDUPLICATION  \n21.21 Election of benefits under education programs administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs.  \n21.22 Nonduplication—Federal programs.  \nCLAIMS  \n21.30 Claims.  \n21.31 Informal claim.  \n21.32 Time limit.  \nDEFINITIONS  \n21.35 Definitions.  \nBASIC ENTITLEMENT  \n21.40 Basic entitlement.  \nPERIODS OF ELIGIBILITY  \n21.41 Basic period of eligibility.  \n21.42 Basic period of eligibility deferred.  \n21.44 Extension beyond basic period of eligibility because of serious employment handicap.  \n21.45 Extension beyond basic period of eligibility for a program of independent living services.  \n21.47 Eligibility for employment assistance.  \n21.48 Severance of service-connection—reduction to noncompensable degree.  \nINITIAL AND EXTENDED EVALUATION  \n21.50 Initial evaluation.  \n21.51 Determining employment handicap.  \n21.52 Determining serious employment handicap.  \n21.53 Reasonable feasibility of achieving a vocational goal.  \n21.57 Extended evaluation.  \n21.58 Redetermination of employment handicap and serious employment handicap.  \n21.59 Review and appeal of decisions on eligibility and entitlement.  \nVOCATIONAL REHABILITATION PANEL  \n21.60 Vocational Rehabilitation Panel.  \n21.62 Duties of the Vocational Rehabilitation Panel.  \nDURATION OF REHABILITATION PROGRAMS  \n21.70 Vocational rehabilitation.  \n21.72 Rehabilitation to the point of employability.  \n21.73 Duration of employment assistance programs.  \n21.74 Extended evaluation.  \n21.76 Independent living.  \n21.78 Approving more than 48 months of rehabilitation.  \n21.79 Determining entitlement usage under Chapter 31.  \nINDIVIDUALIZED WRITTEN REHABILITATION  \nPLAN  \n21.80 Requirement for a rehabilitation plan.  \n21.82 Completing the plan under Chapter 31.  \n21.84 Individualized written rehabilitation plan.  \n21.86 Individualized extended evaluation plan.  \n21.88 Individualized employment assistance plan.  \n21.90 Individualized independent living plan.  \n21.92 Preparation of the plan.  \n21.94 Changing the plan.  \n21.96 Review of the plan.  \n21.98 Appeal of disagreement regarding development of, or change in, the plan.  \nCOUNSELING  \n21.100 Counseling.  \nEDUCATIONAL AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING SERVICES  \n21.120 Educational and vocational training services.  \n21.122 School course.  \n21.123 On-job course.  \n21.124 Combination course.  \n21.126 Farm cooperative course.  \n21.128 Independent study course.  \n21.129 Home study course.  \n21.130 Educational and vocational courses outside the United States.  \n21.132 Repetition of the course.  \n21.134 Limitation on flight training.  \nSPECIAL REHABILITATION SERVICES  \n21.140 Evaluation and improvement of rehabilitation potential.  \n21.142 Adult basic education.  \n21.144 Vocational course in sheltered workshop or rehabilitation facility.  \nPt. 21 38 CFR Ch. I (7–1–08 Edition)  \n21.146 Independent instructor course.  \n21.148 Tutorial assistance.  \n21.150 Reader service.  \n21.152 Interpreter service for the hearing impaired.  \n21.154 Special transportation assistance.  \n21.155 Services to a veteran’s family.  \n21.156 Other incidental goods and services. INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICES  \n21.160 Independent living services.  \n21.162 Participation in a program of independent living services.  \nCASE STATUS  \n21.180 Case status system.  \n21.182 ‘‘Applicant’’ status.  \n21.184 ‘‘Evaluat","cbCaifqo1V7Dbsi9","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaifqo1V7Dbsi9","pdf",170205,"English","# Part 21—Vocational Rehabilitation and Education\n## Subpart A—Vocational Rehabilitation Under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 31\n## Vocational Rehabilitation Overview (Sec. 21.1)\n## Nonduplication (Sec. 21.21—21.22)\n## Claims (Sec. 21.30—21.32)\n## Definitions (Sec. 21.35)\n## Basic Entitlement (Sec. 21.40)\n## Periods of Eligibility (Sec. 21.41—21.48)\n## Initial and Extended Evaluation (Sec. 21.50—21.59)\n## Vocational Rehabilitation Panel (Sec. 21.60—21.62)\n## Duration of Rehabilitation Programs (Sec. 21.70—21.79)\n## Individualized Written Rehabilitation Plan (Sec. 21.80—21.98)\n## Counseling (Sec. 21.100)\n## Educational and Vocational Training Services (Sec. 21.120—21.134)\n## Special Rehabilitation Services (Sec. 21.140—21.156)\n## Independent Living Services (Sec. 21.160—21.162)\n## Case Status (Sec. 21.180—21.198)\n## Supplies (Sec. 21.210—21.224)\n## Medical and Related Services (Sec. 21.240—21.242)\n## Employment Services (Sec. 21.250—21.258)\n## Monetary Assistance Services (Sec. 21.260—21.276)\n## Entering a Rehabilitation Program (Sec. 21.282—21.284)","[{\"question\":\"What is the scope of Part 21 regarding veterans’ vocational rehabilitation and education?\",\"answer\":\"Part 21 provides the regulatory framework for vocational rehabilitation and education under 38 U.S.C. 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