# 38 C.F.R. § 21.5023 (2026): Nonduplication; Federal programs

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P21_S21_5023

## Section

- **Citation:** 38 C.F.R. § 21.5023 (2026)
- **Heading:** Nonduplication; Federal programs
- **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 G: Post-Vietnam Era Veterans' Educational Assistance Under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 32 / § 21.5023: § 21.5023   Nonduplication › Federal programs.

## Text

An individual may not receive educational assistance allowance under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 32, if the individual is:
(a) On active duty and is pursuing a course of education which is being paid for, in whole or in part, by the Armed Forces (or by the Department of Health and Human Services in the case of the Public Health Service), or
(Authority: 38 U.S.C. 3241, 3681)
(b) Attending a course of education or training paid for, in whole or in part, under the Government Employees' Training Act.
(Authority: 38 U.S.C. 3241, 3681)
[45 FR 31, Jan. 2, 1980, as amended at 47 FR 51744, Nov. 17, 1982; 61 FR 7217, Feb. 27, 1996]

## Nearby sections

- [38 C.F.R. § 21.5001 (2026) § 21.5001   Administration of benefits: 38 U.S.C. Chapter 32.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P21_S21_5001.md)
- [38 C.F.R. § 21.5020 (2026) § 21.5020   Post-Vietnam era veterans' educational assistance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P21_S21_5020.md)
- [38 C.F.R. § 21.5021 (2026) § 21.5021   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P21_S21_5021.md)
- [38 C.F.R. § 21.5022 (2026) § 21.5022   Eligibility under more than one program.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P21_S21_5022.md)
- [38 C.F.R. § 21.5023 (2026) § 21.5023   Nonduplication; Federal programs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P21_S21_5023.md)
- [38 C.F.R. § 21.5030 (2026) § 21.5030   Applications, claims, and time limits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P21_S21_5030.md)
- [38 C.F.R. § 21.5040 (2026) § 21.5040   Basic eligibility.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P21_S21_5040.md)
- [38 C.F.R. § 21.5041 (2026) § 21.5041   Periods of entitlement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P21_S21_5041.md)
- [38 C.F.R. § 21.5042 (2026) § 21.5042   Extended period of eligibility.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P21_S21_5042.md)
- [38 C.F.R. § 21.5050 (2026) § 21.5050   Application requirements for participation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P21_S21_5050.md)
- [38 C.F.R. § 21.5052 (2026) § 21.5052   Contribution requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P21_S21_5052.md)
- [38 C.F.R. § 21.5053 (2026) § 21.5053   Restoration of contributions (Persian Gulf War).](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P21_S21_5053.md)
- [38 C.F.R. § 21.5054 (2026) § 21.5054   Dates of participation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P21_S21_5054.md)
- [38 C.F.R. § 21.5058 (2026) § 21.5058   Resumption of participation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P21_S21_5058.md)

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