# 38 C.F.R. § 21.5725 (2026): Obtaining benefits

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P21_S21_5725

## Section

- **Citation:** 38 C.F.R. § 21.5725 (2026)
- **Heading:** Obtaining benefits
- **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 H: Educational Assistance Test Program / § 21.5725: § 21.5725   Obtaining benefits.

## Text

(a)
Actions required of the individual.
In order to obtain benefits under the educational assistance and subsistence allowance program, an individual must—
(1) File a claim for benefits with VA, and
(2) Ensure that the accredited institution certifies his or her enrollment to VA.
(Authority: 10 U.S.C. 2149)
(b)
VA action upon receipt of a claim.
Upon receipt of a claim from an individual VA shall—
(1) Determine if the individual, or the veteran upon whose service the claim is based, has or had basic eligibility;
(2) Determine that the eligibility period has not expired;
(3) Determine that the individual has remaining entitlement;
(4) Verify that the individual is attending an accredited institution;
(5) Determine whether payments may be made for the course, and
(6) Make appropriate payments of educational assistance and subsistence allowance.
(Authority: 10 U.S.C. 2142-2149)

## Nearby sections

- [38 C.F.R. § 21.5701 (2026) § 21.5701   Establishment of educational assistance test program.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P21_S21_5701.md)
- [38 C.F.R. § 21.5703 (2026) § 21.5703   Overview.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P21_S21_5703.md)
- [38 C.F.R. § 21.5705 (2026) § 21.5705   Transfer of authority.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P21_S21_5705.md)
- [38 C.F.R. § 21.5720 (2026) § 21.5720   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P21_S21_5720.md)
- [38 C.F.R. § 21.5725 (2026) § 21.5725   Obtaining benefits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P21_S21_5725.md)
- [38 C.F.R. § 21.5730 (2026) § 21.5730   Applications, claims, and time limits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P21_S21_5730.md)
- [38 C.F.R. § 21.5740 (2026) § 21.5740   Eligibility.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P21_S21_5740.md)
- [38 C.F.R. § 21.5741 (2026) § 21.5741   Eligibility under more than one program.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P21_S21_5741.md)
- [38 C.F.R. § 21.5742 (2026) § 21.5742   Entitlement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P21_S21_5742.md)
- [38 C.F.R. § 21.5743 (2026) § 21.5743   Transfer of entitlement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P21_S21_5743.md)
- [38 C.F.R. § 21.5744 (2026) § 21.5744   Charges against entitlement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P21_S21_5744.md)
- [38 C.F.R. § 21.5745 (2026) § 21.5745   Period of entitlement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P21_S21_5745.md)
- [38 C.F.R. § 21.5800 (2026) § 21.5800   Courses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P21_S21_5800.md)
- [38 C.F.R. § 21.5810 (2026) § 21.5810   Certifications of enrollment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P21_S21_5810.md)

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