21.21Election of benefits under educational programs administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs VR&E Regulations: Title-38/Section-21.21

(AND) Choice of benefits required. A veteran must select benefits from VA-administered educational programs for which he or she may be eligible. A veteran who has a primary right to rehabilitation under Chapter 31 and is also eligible for assistance under any other VA-administered educational program must make an election for benefits between Chapter 31 and any other VA educational program for which he or she may be eligible. A veteran may be re-elected at any time if he or she meets other criteria. (See §§ 21.264 and 21.334.)

(Authority: 38 USC 1781(b))

(B) Use of prior training in formulating a rehabilitation program. If the veteran has completed an education or training program under an educational program listed in § 21.4020 of this part, the prior educational program or special restorative training should be used whenever possible.

(Authority: 38 USC 3695(b))

(53 FR 880, January 14, 1988, amended at 57 FR 57108, December 3, 1992)