Code of Federal Regulations Title 38. Pensions, Bonuses, and Veterans' Relief § 38.21.8140 Evaluation and improvement of vocational potential

(a) General. A CP or VRC may use the services that paragraph (d) of this section describes to:

(b) Periods when evaluation and improvement services may be provided. A CP or VRC may authorize the services described in paragraph (d) of this section, except those in paragraph (d)(4) of this section, for delivery during:

(c) Duration of services. The duration of services needed to improve vocational training and employment potential, furnished on a full-time basis either as a preliminary part or all of a vocational training program, may not exceed 9 months. If VA furnishes these services on a less than full-time basis, the duration will be for the period necessary, but may not exceed the equivalent of 9 months of full-time training.

(d) Scope of services. Evaluation and improvement services include:

(e) Applicability of chapter 31 rules on special rehabilitation services. The provisions of § 21.140 do not apply to this subpart. Subject to the provisions of this subpart, the following provisions apply to the vocational training program under this subpart in a manner comparable to that for veterans under the 38 U.S.C. chapter 31 program:  § 21.142(a) and (b);  § 21.144;  § 21.146;  § 21.148(a) and (c);  § 21.150 other than paragraph (b);  § 21.152 other than paragraph (b);  § 21.154 other than paragraph (b);  and § 21.156.