Section 21.188 - "Extended evaluation" status(a)Purpose. The purposes of extended evaluation status are to:(1) Identify a veteran for whom a period of extended evaluation is needed; and(2) Assure that necessary services are provided by VA during the extended evaluation. (Authority: 38 U.S.C. 3106 )
(b)Assignment to extended evaluation status. A veteran's case may be assigned or reassigned to extended evaluation status under provisions of § 21.57 , § 21.74 , § 21.86 , § 21.94 , or § 21.96 . (Authority: 38 U.S.C. 3107 )
(c)Continuation in extended evaluation status. A veteran's case will be in extended evaluation status during periods in which: (1) The veteran is pending induction into the facility at which rehabilitation services will be provided;(2) The veteran is receiving rehabilitation services prescribed in the IEEP (§ 21.86 ); or(3) The veteran is on authorized leave of absence during an extended evaluation. (Authority: 38 U.S.C. 3108 )
(d)Termination of extended evaluation status. A veteran in extended evaluation status will remain in that status until one of the following events occur: (1) Following notification of necessary arrangements to begin an extended evaluation, the date the extended evaluation begins, and instructions as to the next steps to be taken, the veteran: (i) Fails to report and does not respond to followup contact by the case manager;(ii) Declines or refuses to enter the program; or(iii) Defers induction for a period exceeding 30 days beyond the scheduled date of induction, except where the deferment is due to illness or other sufficient reason;(2) VA determines the reasonable feasibility of a vocational goal for the veteran before completion of all of the planned evaluation because the decision does not require the further evaluation;(3) The veteran completes the extended evaluation;(4) Either the veteran or VA interrupts the extended evaluation;(5) Either the veteran or VA discontinues the extended evaluation; or(6) Service-connection for the veteran's service-connected disability is severed by VA or his or her continued eligibility otherwise ceases. (Authority: 38 U.S.C. 3106 )
49 FR 40814, Oct. 18, 1984, as amended at 84 FR 193 , Jan. 18, 2019 See §§ 21.57 Extended evaluation, 21.322 Commencing dates, 21.324 Reduction or termination.