Code of Federal Regulations Title 38. Pensions, Bonuses, and Veterans' Relief § 38.21.50 Initial evaluation

(1) Applies for benefits under 38 U.S.C. chapter 31;  and

(2) Meets the service-connected disability requirements of § 21.40.

(1) Whether the individual has an employment handicap as determined in accordance with this section and § 21.51;

(2) Whether an individual with an employment handicap has a serious employment handicap as determined in accordance with this section and § 21.52;  and

(3) Whether the achievement of a vocational goal is currently reasonably feasible as described in § 21.53.

(1) The handicapping effects of the individual's service-connected and nonservice-connected disability(ies) on employability and on independence in daily living;

(2) The individual's physical and mental capabilities that may affect employability and ability to function independently in daily living activities in family and community;

(3) The impact of the individual's identified vocational impairments on the individual's ability to prepare for, obtain, and keep suitable employment;

(4) The individual's abilities, aptitudes, and interests;

(5) The individual's personal history and current circumstances (including educational and training achievements, employment record, developmental and related vocationally significant factors, and family and community adjustment);  and

(6) Other factors that may affect the individual's employability.