**§21.6005 Definitions.**

\(a\) *Temporary program.* The term *temporary* *program* means the
program of vocational training for certain pension recipients authorized
by section 1524, chapter 15, title 38, United States Code. (Authority:
38 U.S.C. 1524, Pub. L. 100-687).

\(b\) *Program period.* The term *program* *period* means the period
beginning on February 1, 1985, and ending on December 31, 1992.
(Authority: 38 U.S.C. 1524(a)(4), Pub. L. 102-291).

\(c\) *Qualified veteran.* The term *qualified* *veteran* means:

\(1\) A veteran awarded disability pension during the program period; or

\(2\) A veteran who was awarded disability pension prior to the
beginning of the program period on February 1, 1985, has been
continuously in receipt of pension since that time, and is in receipt of
pension on the date his or her claim for assistance under the vocational
training program is received by VA. (Authority: 38 U.S.C. 1524(a), Pub.
L. 100-687)

\(d\) *Program participant.* The term *program* *participant* means a
qualified veteran as defined in paragraph (c) of this section who,
following an evaluation in which VA finds achievement of a vocational
goal is reasonably feasible for the veteran, elects to participate in a
vocational training program. (Authority: 38 U.S.C. 1524(a), Pub. L.
100-687).

\(e\) *Vocational training program.* The term *vocational* *training*
*program* means vocationally oriented services and assistance of the
kind provided under chapter 31 of the title 38 United States Code and
such other services and assistance of the kind provided under that
chapter as are necessary to enable the veteran to prepare for, and
participate in, vocational training or employment. (Authority: 38 U.S.C.
1524(b))

\(f\) *Employment assistance.* The term *employment* *assistance* means
employment counseling and placement and postplacement services, and
personal and work adjustment training. (Authority: 38 U.S.C. 1524(d)(3))

\(g\) *Program of employment services.* The term *program* *of*
*employment* *services* is used when the veteran's entire program is
limited to employment assistance as that term is defined in paragraph
(f) of this section. (Authority: 38 U.S.C. 1524(b)(4))

\(h\) Job *development.* The term *job* *development* means
comprehensive professional services to assist the individual veteran to
actually obtain a suitable job, and not simply the solicitation of jobs
on behalf of the veteran. (Authority: 38 U.S.C. 1524(b)(3)).

\(i\) *Institution of higher learning.* The term *institution* *of*
*higher* *learning* shall have the same definition as is provided in
§21.4200(a) of this part. (Authority: 38 U.S.C. 1524(b)(2))

\(j\) *Other terms.* The following terms shall have the same meaning or
explanation provided in §21.35 of this part.

\(1\) Vocational goal.

\(2\) Program of education.

\(3\) Rehabilitation to the point of employability.

\(4\) Counseling psychologist.

\(5\) Vocational rehabilitation specialist.

\(6\) School, educational institution or institution.

\(7\) Training establishment.

\(8\) Rehabilitation facility.

\(9\) Workshop. (Authority: 38 U.S.C. 1524)

\[53 FR 4397, Feb. 16, 1988, as amended at 55 FR 17271, Apr. 24, 1990;
57 FR 28086, June 24, 1992; 58 FR 41637, August 5, 1993\]

**Supplement *Highlights* reference**: 8(1).

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