# 38 C.F.R. § 21.6507 (2026): Special benefits for qualified veterans under test program

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P21_S21_6507

## Section

- **Citation:** 38 C.F.R. § 21.6507 (2026)
- **Heading:** Special benefits for qualified veterans under test program
- **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 J: Temporary Program of Vocational Training and Rehabilitation / § 21.6507: § 21.6507   Special benefits for qualified veterans under test program.

## Text

(a)
Protection of IU rating under 38 CFR 3.343(c)(2).
The total disability rating of any qualified veteran who begins to engage in a substantially gainful occupation during the program period is protected from reduction by VA on the basis of the veteran's having secured and followed a substantially gainful occupation under the provisions of § 3.343(c)(2) of this title.
(Authority: 38 U.S.C. 1163(a))
(b)
Counseling and employment services for qualified veterans.
During the program period, VA will make the counseling services described in 38 U.S.C. 3104(a)(2), and the placement and postplacement services described in 38 U.S.C. 3104(a)(5), available to each qualified veteran for whom achievement of a vocational goal is reasonably feasible. These services will be made available regardless of the veteran's entitlement to or desire to participate in a vocational rehabilitation program under chapter 31. See § 21.6519.
(Authority: 38 U.S.C. 1163(b))

## Nearby sections

- [38 C.F.R. § 21.6501 (2026) § 21.6501   Overview.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P21_S21_6501.md)
- [38 C.F.R. § 21.6503 (2026) § 21.6503   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P21_S21_6503.md)
- [38 C.F.R. § 21.6505 (2026) § 21.6505   Participation in the temporary program.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P21_S21_6505.md)
- [38 C.F.R. § 21.6507 (2026) § 21.6507   Special benefits for qualified veterans under test program.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P21_S21_6507.md)
- [38 C.F.R. § 21.6509 (2026) § 21.6509   Notice to qualified veterans.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P21_S21_6509.md)
- [38 C.F.R. § 21.6515 (2026) § 21.6515   Formulation of rehabilitation plan.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P21_S21_6515.md)
- [38 C.F.R. § 21.6519 (2026) § 21.6519   Eligibility of qualified veterans for employment and counseling services.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P21_S21_6519.md)
- [38 C.F.R. § 21.6521 (2026) § 21.6521   Employment of qualified veterans.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P21_S21_6521.md)
- [38 C.F.R. § 21.6523 (2026) § 21.6523   Entry and reentry into a program of counseling and employment services under 38 U.S.C. 3104(a) (2) and (5).](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P21_S21_6523.md)

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