# 38 C.F.R. § 21.188 (2026): “Extended evaluation” status > Federal · Regulations · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P21_S21_188 ## Section - **Citation:** 38 C.F.R. § 21.188 (2026) - **Heading:** “Extended evaluation” status - **Jurisdiction:** Federal - **Kind:** Regulations - **Status:** In force - **Text as of:** August 14, 2026 - **Source:** Compiled text - **Location:** Title 38 CFR: Pensions, Bonuses, and Veterans' Relief / Chapter I: DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS / Part 21: VETERAN READINESS AND EMPLOYMENT AND EDUCATION / Subpart A: Veteran Readiness and Employment / § 21.188: § 21.188 “Extended evaluation” status. ## Text (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 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) Cross References: See §§ 21.57 Extended evaluation, 21.322 Commencing dates, 21.324 Reduction or termination. 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