Section 21.8340 - Leaves of absence(a)Purpose of leave of absence. The purpose of the leave system is to enable the child to maintain his or her status as an active program participant. (Authority: 38 U.S.C. 1804(c) , 1814 )
(b)Basis for leave of absence. The VR& E case manager may grant the child leaves of absence for periods during which the child fails to pursue a vocational training program. For prolonged periods of absence, the VR& E case manager may approve leaves of absence only if the case manager determines the child is unable to pursue a vocational training program through no fault of the child. (Authority: 38 U.S.C. 1804(c) , 1814 )
(c)Effect on entitlement. During a leave of absence, VA suspends the running of the basic 24-month period of entitlement, plus any extensions thereto, until the child resumes the program. Authority: 38 U.S.C. 1804(c) , 1814