**May 26, 2005 M22-4, Part III**

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**CONTENTS**

**CHAPTER 4. DELIMITING DATE EXTENSIONS**

PARAGRAPH PAGE

4.01 General 4-1

4.02 \[New Delimiting Date Based on a\] Later Period of Active Duty 4-3

4.03 Extensions for Disability Preventing Training 4-4

4.04 Extensions to End of Term or Course 4-8

4.05 Extensions Because of POW or MIA Status (Chapter 30) 4-9

4.06 Extensions for Upgraded Discharges (Chapter 30) 4-9

4.07 Extensions Because of Involuntary Separations

(Chapter 1606) 4-9

4.08 Extensions For Suspension of Training Due to Reasons

Beyond Control (Chapter 35 Children) 4-9

4.09 Extensions For Authorized Mobilization

After August 1, 1990 (Chapter 1606) 4-9

4.10 Extensions When Separated for Disability (Chapter 1606) 4-10

4.11 Procedures for Extending Delimiting Dates 4-10

FIGURE

4.01 Applicability of Delimiting Date Extensions to Claimants Under

Chapters 30, 32, 1606 and Sections 901 and 903 4-1

4.02 Applicability of Delimiting Date Extensions to Chapter 35

Surviving Spouses and Children, and for

Claimants under the Anti-terrorism Act 4-2

**CHAPTER 4. DELIMITING DATE EXTENSIONS**

**4.01 GENERAL**

a\. \[Persons eligible under the various laws described in this manual
have a period of eligibility during which they must use their
entitlement. The first day after a person\'s period of eligibility
expires is known as his or her delimiting date.

b\. A person\'s period of eligibility may be extended under certain
situations described in this chapter. Extensions to a person\'s period
of eligibility are frequently called \"delimiting date extensions.\"
Figure 4.01 provides a summary of the various types of delimiting date
extensions for claimants under chapters 30, 32, 1606, and Sections 901
and 903.\] Other paragraphs in this chapter explain each type of
extension. Paragraph 4.11 gives procedures for implementing extensions.

+-----------------------+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+
|                       | **        |           |           |           |
|                       | EDUCATION |           |           |           |
|                       | BENEFIT   |           |           |           |
|                       | PROGRAM** |           |           |           |
+-----------------------+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+
| **Type of Delimiting  | **Ch.     | **Ch. 32  | **Ch.     | **Sec.    |
| Date**                | 30**      | & Sec.    | \         | 901**     |
|                       |           | 903**     | [1606\]** |           |
| **Extension**         |           |           |           |           |
+-----------------------+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+
| Later Period of       | Yes       | Yes       | No        | Yes       |
| Active Duty (par.     |           |           |           |           |
| 4.02)                 |           |           |           |           |
+-----------------------+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+
| Disability Which      | Yes       | Yes       | Yes       | No        |
| Prevents Completion   |           |           |           |           |
| of Program            |           |           |           |           |
| (par. 4.03)           |           |           |           |           |
+-----------------------+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+
| End of Term/Course    | No        | No        | Yes       | No        |
| (par. 4.04)           |           |           |           |           |
+-----------------------+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+
| POW/MIA Status        | Yes       | No        | No        | No        |
|                       |           |           |           |           |
| (par. 4.05)           |           |           |           |           |
+-----------------------+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+
| Upgraded Discharge    | Yes       | No        | No        | No        |
|                       |           |           |           |           |
| (par. 4.06)           |           |           |           |           |
+-----------------------+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+
| Involuntary           | \[No\]    | No        | Yes       | No        |
| Separation            |           |           |           |           |
|                       |           |           |           |           |
| (par 4.07)            |           |           |           |           |
+-----------------------+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+
| Suspension of         | No        | No        | No        | No        |
| Training Due to       |           |           |           |           |
| Reasons Beyond        |           |           |           |           |
| Control (par. 4.08)   |           |           |           |           |
+-----------------------+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+
| Call‑Up after 8/1/90  | No        | No        | Yes       | No        |
|                       |           |           |           |           |
| (par. 4.09)           |           |           |           |           |
+-----------------------+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+
| Separation for        | No        | No        | Yes       | No        |
| Disability            |           |           |           |           |
|                       |           |           |           |           |
| (par 4.10)            |           |           |           |           |
+-----------------------+-----------+-----------+-----------+-----------+

**Figure 4.01. \[Applicability of Delimiting Date Extensions to**

**Claimants under Chapters 30, 32, 1606 and Sections 901 and 903\]**

*\[NOTE: In Ozer v. Principi, the United States Court of Appeals for
Veterans Claims (CAVC) decided that chapter 35 spouse have no delimiting
date. Therefore, delimiting date extension is not an issue for chapter
35 spouses. Figure 4.02 contains possible extensions for chapter 35
surviving spouses and children and for claimants under the Omnibus
Diplomatic Security and Antiterrorism Act of 1986 (see par. 12.04).\]*

+-----------------------+-----------------+-----------+-----------------+
|                       | **EDUCATION     |           |                 |
|                       | BENEFIT         |           |                 |
|                       | PROGRAM**       |           |                 |
+-----------------------+-----------------+-----------+-----------------+
| **Type of Delimiting  | **\[Ch . 35**   | **Ch. 35  | **A             |
| Date**                |                 | Child**   | nti-terrorism** |
|                       | **Surviving     |           |                 |
| **Extension**         | Spouse\]**      |           | **Act**         |
+-----------------------+-----------------+-----------+-----------------+
| Later Period of       | No              | No        | No              |
| Active Duty (par.     |                 |           |                 |
| 4.02)                 |                 |           |                 |
+-----------------------+-----------------+-----------+-----------------+
| Disability Which      | Yes             | No        | No              |
| Prevents Completion   |                 |           |                 |
| of Program            |                 |           |                 |
| (par. 4.03)           |                 |           |                 |
+-----------------------+-----------------+-----------+-----------------+
| End of Term/Course    | Yes             | Yes       | Yes             |
| (par. 4.04)           |                 |           |                 |
+-----------------------+-----------------+-----------+-----------------+
| POW/MIA Status        | No              | No        | No              |
|                       |                 |           |                 |
| (par. 4.05)           |                 |           |                 |
+-----------------------+-----------------+-----------+-----------------+
| Upgraded Discharge    | No              | No        | No              |
|                       |                 |           |                 |
| (par. 4.06)           |                 |           |                 |
+-----------------------+-----------------+-----------+-----------------+
| Involuntary           | No              | No        | No              |
| Separation            |                 |           |                 |
|                       |                 |           |                 |
| (par 4.07)            |                 |           |                 |
+-----------------------+-----------------+-----------+-----------------+
| Suspension of         | No              | Yes       | No              |
| Training Due to       |                 |           |                 |
| Reasons Beyond        |                 |           |                 |
| Control (par. 4.08)   |                 |           |                 |
+-----------------------+-----------------+-----------+-----------------+
| Call‑Up after 8/1/90  | No              | No        | No              |
|                       |                 |           |                 |
| (par. 4.09)           |                 |           |                 |
+-----------------------+-----------------+-----------+-----------------+
| Separation for        | No              | No        | No              |
| Disability            |                 |           |                 |
|                       |                 |           |                 |
| (par 4.10)            |                 |           |                 |
+-----------------------+-----------------+-----------+-----------------+

**Figure 4.02. Applicability of Delimiting Date Extensions to**

**Chapter 35 Surviving Spouses and Children,**

**and for Claimants under the Anti-terrorism Act\]**

c\. The following references explain how to compute the basic delimiting
date for each education program:

\(1\) Chapter 30 - see part V, paragraph \[1.19\].

\(2\) Chapter 32/section 903 - see part VI, paragraph 1.10.

\(3\) Chapter 35 - see part VII, paragraphs 1.04 and 1.05.

\(4\) Chapter \[1606\] - see part VIII, paragraphs 1.07, 1.08, and 3.09.

\(5\) Section 901 - see paragraph 11.04.

\(6\) The Omnibus Diplomatic Security and Antiterrorism Act of 1986 -
see paragraph 12.04.

**4.02 \[NEW DELIMITING DATE BASED ON A\] LATER PERIOD OF ACTIVE DUTY**

**a. General.** \[Typically, veterans receiving benefits under chapters
30, 32 or section 903 may receive education benefits for a period not to
exceed 10 years from date of discharge (see pt. V, par. 1.19a for ch. 30
and pt. VI, par. 1.10a for ch. 32 and sec. 903); however, a later period
of active duty may give the veteran a new 10-year delimiting period.\]

**b. Reserved for Future Use.**

**c. Length of Later Period of Active Duty.** For purposes of \[giving a
veteran a new 10-year eligibility period\], a later period of active
duty must be at least 90 days in length if it ended on or after
December 18, 1989. The only exceptions to this 90-day requirement are
for individuals who are discharged or released for a service-connected
disability, for a non-service connected medical condition which
preexisted this later active duty service, for hardship, or because of a
RIF (Reduction in Force) for convenience of the government \[(38 CFR
21.7050(a), 21.5041(a), 21.5745(a). \] To determine separation reasons,
apply the procedures in part V, paragraph 3.04.

*Note: For section 901, any period of active duty affords an extended
delimiting date.*

\[*Note: GC staff recently determined that VA is not extending the
delimiting date, but actually granting a new 10-year eligibility period,
beginning on the date of the claimant's last release from active duty.
Consequently, if the member re-enters active duty after his original
delimiting date has passed, that member would not qualify for benefits
until his later release from active duty and his new 10-year eligibility
period begins.*

Example: A chapter 30 claimant originally had a delimiting date of
January 1, 1999; he is recalled to active duty on May 1, 2001 and is
released on October 20, 2004. He is not eligible for education benefits
until he is released from this later period of duty and is given a new
delimiting date (October 21, 2014). Any courses the claimant took while
on active duty cannot be reimbursed by VA because he was beyond his
original delimiting date. For the same reason, the claimant can't be
awarded Tuition Assistance Top-up (TATU) during the later period of
active duty.\]

**d. Evidence Required for Later Period of Active Duty.** \[Verify this
service in the same manner as any other period of service. For chapter
30, see part V, paragraph 3.03 and for chapters 32 and section 903 see
part III, paragraph 3.07.\]

**e. Character of Service for Later Period of Service**

\(1\) On March 20, 2001, the Acting General Counsel issued VA Precedent
Opinion 9-2001. That opinion held that once a veteran has already
qualified for basic educational assistance based on an honorable period
of service and then has another period of service with an "other than
honorable" discharge, VA should apply

38 U.S.C. 3031(a). This statute does not require characterization of a
veteran's subsequent discharge or release from active duty.

\(2\) Claims examiners must use a veteran's last period of active duty
in these situations when determining that individual's delimiting date.
These veterans will get a delimiting date ten years and one day from the
date of the end of their last period of active duty, regardless of the
veteran's character of discharge for that active duty.

**4.03 EXTENSIONS FOR DISABILITY PREVENTING TRAINING**

**a. General.** As provided by 38  CFR 21.3047, 21.5042, 21.7051, and
21.7551 , the delimiting date of a surviving spouse eligible for
chapter 35 benefits, a veteran eligible for chapter 30, 32, or section
903 benefits, or a reservist eligible for chapter 1606 benefits may be
extended if VA determines that he or she was prevented from initiating
or completing a chosen program of education because of a physical or
mental disability. Under chapter 1606, this type of delimiting date
extension for disability may be approved only if the disability was
incurred in or aggravated by service in the Selected Reserve. \[ \]

\(1\) The term \"program of education\" is defined in \[paragraph\]
6.02.

\(2\) Physical or mental disabilities which result from an individual\'s
own misconduct do not qualify the person for a delimiting date
extension.

\(a\) Public Law 100-689, enacted November 18, 1988, provides that, for
purposes of delimiting date extensions for disability, the disabling
effects of chronic alcoholism will not be considered to be due to
willful misconduct.

\(b\) This means that a veteran, eligible person, or reservist may be
authorized a delimiting date extension for disability if he or she was
prevented from training because of the disabling effects of chronic
alcoholism.

\(3\) The length of any extension granted will equal the length of time
VA determines that the person was prevented from initiating or
completing a program of education within the basic period of eligibility
because of the disability.

\(4\) Although a child eligible for chapter 35 benefits is not eligible
for an extension for disability under the provision described in this
paragraph, he or she may be granted an extension under 38 CFR 21.3043 if
he or she suspended a program of education or training for illness (see
par. 4.08).

**b. Application Date**

\(1\) Applications for a delimiting date extension based on disability
must be received in VA by the latest of the following dates:

\(a\) One year after the individual\'s basic delimiting date; or

\(b\) One year after the date on which the individual became able to
initiate or continue training following recuperation from the
disability.

\[(2) If the claim is timely filed, add 1 year to the claimant\'s
delimiting date or the date training became feasible, whichever is
applicable.

EXAMPLE: A claimant\'s original delimiting date was June 12, 1997; the
first date training was feasible was February 23, 1998. In this case,
add 1 year to the later date of February 23, 1998, to obtain
February 23, 1999.

**c. Applications.** A veteran or reservist may apply for a delimiting
date extension for disability on VA Form 22‑1990, Application for
Education Benefits, or VA Form 22‑1995, Request for Change of Program or
Place of Training. \[A surviving spouse\] may apply on VA Form 22-5490,
Application for Survivors\' and Dependents\' Educational Assistance, or
VA Form 22-5495, Request for Change of Program or Place of Training
(Survivors\' and Dependents\' Educational Assistance). The application
should include the evidence described in subparagraph e. Deny an
individual\'s claim using Form Letter 22-904, Development Letter -
Potential Claim for Extension of Delimiting Date, if his or her
delimiting date has passed and this person does not request a delimiting
date extension. This form letter provides a brief explanation of the
criteria for extending delimiting dates as well as a listing of
information required for an application.

**d. Requesting Information.** Request any information from the claimant
by using PCGL (Personal Computer Generated Letter) Letter DEV-12,
Extension of Delimiting Date\], or by dictated letter with VA Form
21-4138, Statement in Support of Claim, enclosed.

**e. Required Information to Support Claim.** A statement from the
claimant and supporting medical evidence will be required to establish
eligibility for an extended delimiting date based on disability.

\(1\) The claimant must submit a signed statement which contains the
following:

\(a\) The type of disability claimed;

\(b\) The beginning and ending dates of any period(s) during which the
claimant was unable to pursue training because of the claimed disability
and the claimant\'s reason(s) for being unable to begin or continue his
or her training program because of the disability;

\(c\) The claimant\'s statement of how the disability was incurred, if
known; and

\(d\) A statement of the claimant\'s employment history during the
period that he or she was unable to pursue training because of the
disability. The claimant should specify dates and weekly hours of
employment, names and addresses of employers, and types of jobs held.

\(2\) The claimant must submit medical evidence clearly establishing the
nature and duration of the disability. Such evidence will consist of:

\(a\) A statement by an attending physician, reporting diagnosis and
treatment, the period(s) of disability, and the physician\'s prior and
current evaluation of the feasibility of employing or training the
claimant. The statement should also indicate the date(s) when, in the
opinion of the physician, training was first medically feasible.

\(b\) Other supporting evidence, such as hospital reports or results of
laboratory tests.

\(3\) If, after full development, the claimant is unable to furnish
medical evidence of a disability, deny the claim without referral to the
rating board.

**f. Determinations.** A favorable decision to extend a claimant\'s
delimiting date requires a finding of the existence of a physical or
mental disability which precluded training, establishing the duration of
the disability, and a finding of the absence of willful misconduct on
the part of the claimant for incurrence of the disability.

\(1\) [Rating Decisions]{.underline}. The rating board is responsible
for determining the existence of a physical or mental disability and
establishing the beginning and ending dates for the period(s) during
which training was precluded by disability. These decisions will be
presented in a memorandum rating. (See M21-1, pt. VI, par. \[4.14.)\]

\(2\) [Willful Misconduct]{.underline}. When necessary, make
determinations concerning willful misconduct in accordance with M21-1,
part \[IV\], paragraph 11.04 . If the case involves disease, the rating
board will determine the issue of willful misconduct. In other cases the
Authorization activity is responsible for the determination and will
prepare the necessary administrative decision as described in M21-1,
part IV, paragraph \[11.04\].

**g. \[Reserved for Future Use.\]**

**h. Chosen Program of Education**. The claimant may select any approved
program of education during an extended period of eligibility provided
that the program selected would have been available to the claimant
during his or her basic period of eligibility at the time disability
prevented training. Changes of program may be granted during the
extended period according to the provisions of 38 CFR 21.4234.

**i. Determining Beginning and Ending Dates**

\(1\) [Beginning Date]{.underline}. The claimant will elect the
beginning date of the extended period of eligibility. This elected date
may [not be earlier]{.underline} than the claimant\'s initial delimiting
date \[ \] nor [later]{.underline} than the following:

\(a\) The first day of the first ordinary term following the 90th day
after notice of the approval of the delimiting date extension if
enrolled in a course organized on a term, quarter, or semester basis
during the extended period of eligibility.

\(b\) The 90th day after notice of the approval of the delimiting date
extension if attending a course not organized on a term, quarter, or
semester basis during the extended period of eligibility. \[ \]

\(2\) [Ending Date]{.underline}. Determine the ending date of the
extended period by adding the length of the period of disability
determined under subparagraph f above to the beginning date of the
extended period. The day after that ending date becomes the claimant\'s
new delimiting date for education benefit purposes.

**j. Further Extension.** Once an extended delimiting date has been
granted, it will not be extended further because of either recurrence of
disability or the onset of a new disability when such recurrence or
onset is after the claimant\'s basic delimiting date. Although benefit
payments may be made up to the new delimiting date, payments will not be
continued beyond the limits of the veteran\'s entitlement with the
exception of extensions of entitlement.

**k. Notice to Claimant**

\(1\) [Denials]{.underline}. Dictate a letter to inform the claimant of
the denial of a delimiting date extension. Give the specific reason(s)
for the denial; enclose VA Form 4107, Notice of Procedural and Appellate
Rights. \[ \]

\(2\) [Approvals]{.underline}. Dictate a letter to inform the claimant
of approval of a delimiting date extension. The letter will:

\(a\) Indicate the length of time the extended period will run and a
clear explanation of how this period was determined.

\(b\) Explain the possible beginning dates (subpar. i(l) above) for the
extended delimiting period and a request for the claimant\'s election of
a beginning date. Explain the election of a beginning date including
which date appears most advantageous to the claimant (if it can be
determined). Enclose a VA Form 21-4138 for the claimant\'s statement of
election. Notify the claimant that once the election is made, it may not
be changed and that the extended delimiting period will run continuously
from the beginning date he or she chooses.

\(c\) Inform the claimant of the approval or denial of the program of
education for which he or she has applied. If the claimant has not
indicated a program, request the claimant to furnish a statement which
identifies his or her chosen program. Explain the availability of VA
counseling.

\(d\) Enclose VA Form 4107.

**l. Appeals.** If a notice of disagreement is received on a claim that
was denied, process under normal appeal procedures. Cite in the
Statement of the Case extended delimiting date regulations pertaining to
medical evidence, feasibility of training, timely receipt of claims,
etc.

\(1\) If the case denied was based on the disabling effects of chronic
alcoholism, also cite the provisions of 38 U.S.C. 105(c).

\(2\) If a Notice of Disagreement is received on a claim which had been
denied based on injuries incurred in an accident because of willful
misconduct, include a reference to \[38 CFR 3.1(n)\] in the Statement of
the Case.

**m.** **\[Procedures for\] Extending the Delimiting Date.** See
paragraph 4.11.

**4.04 EXTENSIONS TO END OF TERM OR COURSE**

**a. General**. If an individual\'s period of eligibility expires during
a term or course, his or her delimiting date may be extended as
described below. \[These extensions apply only to surviving spouses and
children eligible for chapter 35 benefits, reservists eligible for
chapter 1606\] benefits, and former captives, spouses, surviving
spouses, and children eligible for benefits under the Antiterrorism Act
of 1986. Such an extension may not cause the individual\'s original
entitlement to be exceeded.

**b. School Operates on Quarter or Semester Basis.** If an individual
described in subparagraph a is enrolled in an educational institution
that operates on a quarter or semester basis and his or her period of
eligibility expires during the quarter or semester, his or her
delimiting date may be extended to the end of the quarter or semester.

**c. School Does Not Operate on Quarter or Semester Basis**

\(1\) If a person eligible for chapter 35 or \[1606\] benefits is
enrolled in a school that does not operate on a quarter or semester
basis and his or her period of eligibility expires after having
completed more than one half of the course, the delimiting date may be
extended until the end of the course or for 12 weeks (84 days) from the
original delimiting date, whichever occurs first.

\(2\) If an individual eligible for benefits under the Antiterrorism Act
of 1986 is enrolled in a school that does not operate on a quarter or
semester basis, his or her delimiting date may be extended until the end
of the course or for 16 weeks from the original delimiting date,
whichever occurs first.

**d.** **Flight and** **Correspondence Courses**

\(1\) \[If a surviving spouse is enrolled in a course pursued
exclusively by correspondence and his or her period of eligibility
expires after having completed more than one half of the course, the
delimiting date may be extended for the total additional amount of
instruction that 84 days will provide at the full-time rate.\]

\(2\) If a reservist eligible for chapter \[1606 benefits is enrolled in
a course pursued exclusively by correspondence or flight and the period
of eligibility expires after having completed more than one half of the
course, the delimiting date may be extended for the additional amount of
instruction that 84 days will provide at the full-time rate.\]

\[HOW TO COMPUTE THE EXTENSION:

Step 1. Divide the full-time monthly rate by 30 to get the daily rate.

Step 2. Multiply the daily rate by 84 to get the maximum amount of
benefits payable by the extension.

Step 3. Round up to the nearest dollar.\]

**e. Apprenticeship and On-the-Job Training.** No delimiting date
extensions are allowed for individuals described in subparagraph a who
are pursuing a program of apprenticeship or on-the-job training.

**4.05 EXTENSIONS BECAUSE OF POW OR MIA STATUS (CHAPTER 30)**

\[If a person eligible for chapter 30 is detained by a foreign
government or power [after]{.underline} his or her last discharge or
release from active duty, VA may extend the delimiting date by the
length of time the veteran was detained. This extension may include any
period immediately after release from captivity during which the veteran
was hospitalized in a civilian, military or VA medical facility. (See
pt. V, par. 1.19b(3).)\]

**4.06 EXTENSIONS FOR UPGRADED DISCHARGES (CHAPTER 30)**

\[A person may become eligible for chapter 30 as a result of the
correction of his or her military records under 10 U.S.C. 1552, the
change of his or her discharge under 10 U.S.C. 1553, or by other
corrective actions by competent military authorities under 10
U.S.C. 1552. (See pt. V, par. 1.19b(3).)\]

**4.07 EXTENSIONS BECAUSE OF INVOLUNTARY SEPARATIONS
\[(CHAPTER 1606\])**

\[See part VIII, paragraph 1.07e.\]

**4.08 EXTENSIONS FOR SUSPENSION OF TRAINING DUE TO REASONS BEYOND
CONTROL (CHAPTER 35 CHILDREN)**

\[Only chapter 35 children can qualify for an extension of delimiting
date if the claimant\'s training was suspended due to reasons beyond his
or her control. (See pt. VII, par. 1.04e.)\]

**4.09 EXTENSIONS FOR \[AUTHORIZED MOBILIZATION\] AFTER AUGUST 1, 1990
(CHAPTER \[1606\])**

Certain persons eligible for chapter \[1606 qualify for an extension of
delimiting date if they were called to active duty during a period of
authorized mobilization after August 1, 1990. See part VIII,
paragraphs 1.07b\] and 4.22.

**4.10 EXTENSIONS WHEN SEPARATED FOR DISABILITY (CHAPTER \[1606\])**

This extension applies to separations for disability (whether
service‑connected or not). It must be distinguished from the extension
described in paragraph 4.03 which requires for chapter \[1606\] that the
disability be service‑connected. See part VIII, paragraphs \[1.07d\] and
3.09.

**4.11 PROCEDURES FOR EXTENDING DELIMITING DATES**

Once an adjudicator determines the claimant qualifies for a delimiting
date extension, process the claim as follows:

**a. Extending the Delimiting Date for \[BDN\] Awards**

\(1\) [Chapter 30]{.underline}

\(a\) \[For disability cases, do not update a veteran\'s record by using
the field DISAB EXT on the 310 Chapter 30/106 Eligibility and
Entitlement screen, as this field is protected from operator entry.
Instead, adjust the RAD date on the 310 screen so that the veteran will
have the correct revised delimiting date.\]

\(b\) For upgraded discharge cases, compute the veteran\'s delimiting
date from the date that the veteran\'s discharge was upgraded. Enter
that date in the DISCHARGE UPGRADE field on the 310 screen.

\(c\) For other cases, adjust the RAD (Released from Active Duty) date
so that the veteran will have the correct revised delimiting date.

\(2\) [Chapter 32 or Section 903]{.underline}. \[Do not update a
veteran\'s record by using the field DISAB EXT on the 310
Chapter 31/32/34 Eligibility screen, as this field is protected from
operator entry. For disability and other extensions, adjust the RAD date
on the 310 screen so that the veteran will have the correct revised
delimiting date.\]

\(3\) [Chapter 35]{.underline}. \[For disability extensions, update a
surviving spouse\'s chapter 35 record by making the appropriate entries
in the fields PERIOD OF DISABILITY and DATE ELECTED BY CLAIMANT on the
BDN\] 311 screen, Chapter 35 Eligibility. For other chapter 35
extensions, see part VII, paragraph 2.02e.

\(4\) [Chapter \[1606\]]{.underline}. \[See TG 22-99-5, part III, page
26.\]

**b. Extending the Delimiting Date for Non-\[BDN\] Awards.** To adjust
these awards to the new extended delimiting date, process a supplemental
Certificate of Eligibility and include the new delimiting date in item 8
(see pt. IV, par. 12.10b(9)). Enter \"NOTE: Extended Delimiting Date\"
in item 4A of the form.