# 38 C.F.R. § 21.5030 (2026): Applications, claims, and time limits

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P21_S21_5030

## Section

- **Citation:** 38 C.F.R. § 21.5030 (2026)
- **Heading:** Applications, claims, and time limits
- **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 / § 21.5030: § 21.5030   Applications, claims, and time limits.

## Text

(a) To become a participant an individual must apply to his or her Service Department on forms prescribed by the Service Department and/or the Secretary of Defense.
(b) Rules and regulations of the applicable Service Department and/or the Department of Defense shall determine if the application is timely.
(c) The provisions of the following sections shall apply to claims for educational assistance under 38 U.S.C. chapter 32:
(1) Section 21.1029—Definitions.
(2) Section 21.1030—Claims.
(3) Section 21.1031—VA responsibilities when a claim is filed.
(4) Section 21.1032—Time Limits
(Authority: 38 U.S.C. 3232, 3241, 3471; Pub. L. 94-502, Pub. L. 99-576)
[45 FR 31, Jan. 2, 1980, as amended at 48 FR 3368, Jan. 25, 1983; 53 FR 34495, Sept. 7, 1988; 64 FR 23772, May 4, 1999]

## 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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