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VA RIN: 2900-AN13 Publication ID: Spring 2009 
Title: ●Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Program—Basic Entitlement; Effective Date of Induction Into a Rehabilitation Program; Cooperation in Initial Evaluation 
Abstract: This rulemaking proposes to amend the vocational rehabilitation and employment regulations of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Specifically, it proposes to amend provisions concerning: Individuals’ basic entitlement to vocational rehabilitation benefits and services; effective dates of induction into a rehabilitation program, including retroactive induction; and cooperation and lack of cooperation in the initial evaluation process. The proposed amendments are intended to reflect changes in law, VA’s interpretation of applicable law, and VA’s determination of appropriate procedures, and to improve clarity. 
Agency: Department of Veterans Affairs(VA)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: First time published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Proposed Rule Stage 
Major: Undetermined  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 38 CFR 21.40    38 CFR 21.50    38 CFR 21.282   
Legal Authority: 38 USC 501(a)    38 USC 3102    38 USC 3103    38 USC 3108    38 USC 3111    38 USC 3113    38 USC 3681    38 USC 5113   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  08/00/2009    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Alvin Bauman
Senior Policy Analyst, VR&E (28)
Department of Veterans Affairs
810 Vermont Avenue NW,
Washington, DC 20420
Phone:202 461-9613
Email: alvin.bauman1@va.gov