# 38 C.F.R. § 21.6042 (2026): Entry, reentry and completion

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## Section

- **Citation:** 38 C.F.R. § 21.6042 (2026)
- **Heading:** Entry, reentry and completion
- **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 I: Temporary Program of Vocational Training for Certain New Pension Recipients / § 21.6042: § 21.6042   Entry, reentry and completion.

## Text

(a)
Dates of entry.
A veteran found eligible under the provisions of § 21.6040 of this part may not begin pursuit of a vocational training program before February 1, 1985, or later than December 31, 1992, except under the following circumstances:
(1) The veteran receives a pension award less than 120 days before December 31, 1992;
(2) Illness or other circumstance beyond the veteran's control prevent earlier entry.
(Authority: 38 U.S.C. 1524(b)(4); Pub. L. 102-291)
(b)
Entry precluded.
In no event may a veteran begin a vocational training program after August 1, 1993.
(Authority: 38 U.S.C. 1524(b)(4); Pub. L. 100-687; Pub. L. 102-291)
(c)
Reentry.
The provisions of paragraphs (a) and (b) of this section are also applicable to veterans reentering a vocational training program following a redetermination of eligibility.
(Authority: 38 U.S.C. 1524(b)(4); Pub. L. 102-291)
(d)
Final termination of services.
No veteran may receive assistance under this temporary program after January 31, 1998.
(Authority: 38 U.S.C. 1524(b)(4); Pub. L. 100-687; Pub. L. 102-291)
(e)
Provision of vocational training and services during the period beginning February 1, 1992 and ending May 20, 1992.
The provision of a vocational training program (including related evaluations and other related services) to a veteran under the provisions of subpart I of this part, and related determinations during the period beginning February 1, 1992, and ending May 20, 1992, is ratified.
(Authority: Pub. L. 102-291)
[53 FR 4397, Feb. 16, 1988, as amended at 55 FR 17272, Apr. 24, 1990; 58 FR 41637, Aug. 5, 1993]

## Nearby sections

- [38 C.F.R. § 21.6001 (2026) § 21.6001   Temporary vocational training program for certain pension recipients.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P21_S21_6001.md)
- [38 C.F.R. § 21.6005 (2026) § 21.6005   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P21_S21_6005.md)
- [38 C.F.R. § 21.6010 (2026) § 21.6010   Applicability of rules and administrative procedures under 38 U.S.C., Chapter 31.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P21_S21_6010.md)
- [38 C.F.R. § 21.6015 (2026) § 21.6015   Claims and elections.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P21_S21_6015.md)
- [38 C.F.R. § 21.6021 (2026) § 21.6021   Nonduplication—38 U.S.C., chapters 30, 31, 32, 34 and 35.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P21_S21_6021.md)
- [38 C.F.R. § 21.6040 (2026) § 21.6040   Eligibility for vocational training and employment assistance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P21_S21_6040.md)
- [38 C.F.R. § 21.6042 (2026) § 21.6042   Entry, reentry and completion.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P21_S21_6042.md)
- [38 C.F.R. § 21.6050 (2026) § 21.6050   Participation of eligible veterans in an evaluation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P21_S21_6050.md)
- [38 C.F.R. § 21.6052 (2026) § 21.6052   Evaluations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P21_S21_6052.md)
- [38 C.F.R. § 21.6054 (2026) § 21.6054   Criteria for determining good employment potential.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P21_S21_6054.md)
- [38 C.F.R. § 21.6056 (2026) § 21.6056   Cooperation of the veteran in an evaluation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P21_S21_6056.md)
- [38 C.F.R. § 21.6058 (2026) § 21.6058   Consequences of evaluation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P21_S21_6058.md)
- [38 C.F.R. § 21.6059 (2026) § 21.6059   Limitations on the number of evaluations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P21_S21_6059.md)
- [38 C.F.R. § 21.6060 (2026) § 21.6060   Services and assistance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P21_S21_6060.md)

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