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Current as of January 02, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) Purpose of counseling. The purpose of counseling is to assist:
(1) In selecting an educational or training objective;
(Authority: 38 U.S.C. 3520)
(2) In developing a suitable program of education or training;
(Authority: 38 U.S.C. 3520)
(3) In selecting an educational institution or training establishment appropriate for the attainment of the educational or training objective;
(Authority: 38 U.S.C. 3561(a))
(4) In resolving any personal problems which are likely to interfere with successful pursuit of a program;
(Authority: 38 U.S.C. 3561(a))
(5) In selecting an employment objective for the eligible person that would be likely to provide the eligible person with satisfactory employment opportunities in light of his or her circumstances.
(Authority: 38 U.S.C. 3520, 3561(a))
(b) Availability of counseling. Counseling assistance is available for—
(1) Identifying and removing reasons for academic difficulties which may result in interruption or discontinuance of training; or
(2) In considering changes in career plans, and making sound decisions about the changes.
(Authority: 38 U.S.C. 3520, 3561(a))
(c) Provision of counseling. VA shall provide counseling as needed for the purposes identified in paragraphs (a) and (b) of this section upon the request of the eligible person.
(Authority: 38 U.S.C. 3520, 3561(a))
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Code of Federal Regulations Title 38. Pensions, Bonuses, and Veterans' Relief § 38.21.3100 Counseling - last updated January 02, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/cfr/title-38-pensions-bonuses-and-veterans-relief/cfr-sect-38-21-3100/
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