Section 21.94 - Changing the plan(a)General. The veteran, the Counseling Psychologist (CP) or Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (VRC) or the vocational rehabilitation specialist may request a change in the plan at any time. (Authority: 38 U.S.C. 3107(b) )
(b)Long-range goals. A change in the statement of a long-range goal may only be made following a reevaluation of the veteran's rehabilitation program by the CP or VRC. A change may be made when:(1) Achievement of the current goal(s) is no longer reasonably feasible; or(2) The veteran's circumstances have changed or new information has been developed which makes rehabilitation more likely if a different long-range goal is established; and(3) The veteran fully participates and concurs in the change. (Authority: 38 U.S.C. 3107(b) )
(c)Intermediate objectives or services. A change in intermediate objectives or services provided under the plan may be made by the case manager when such change is necessary to carry out the statement of long-range goals. The veteran must concur in the change. (Authority: 38 U.S.C. 3107(b) )
(d)Minor changes. Minor changes in the plan (e.g., changing the date of a scheduled evaluation) by the case manager may be made without the participation and concurrence of the veteran. (Authority: 38 U.S.C. 3107(b) )
(e)Changes in duration of the plan. Any change in the total duration of a veteran's rehabilitation plan is subject to provisions on duration of a rehabilitation program described in §§ 21.70-21 .78.49 FR 40814, Oct. 18, 1984, as amended at 81 FR 26131 , May 2, 2016 Authority: 38 U.S.C. 3107(b)