# 38 C.F.R. § 21.76 (2026): Independent living

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T38_P21_S21_76

## Section

- **Citation:** 38 C.F.R. § 21.76 (2026)
- **Heading:** Independent living
- **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 A: Veteran Readiness and Employment / § 21.76: § 21.76   Independent living.

## Text

(a)
General.
A program of independent living services may be authorized to enable the veteran to:
(1) Reach the goals of the program, and
(2) Maintain the newly achieved level of independence in daily living.
(Authority: 38 U.S.C. 3101(4), 3104(b))
(b)
Period of independent living services.
The duration of an independent living services program may not exceed 24 months unless the Counseling Psychologist (CP) or Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (VRC) finds that an additional period of up to 6 months would enable the veteran to substantially increase his or her level of independence in daily living. The concurrence of the Vocational Counseling and Rehabilitation Officer in this finding is required.
(Authority: 38 U.S.C. 3105(d))
[49 FR 40814, Oct. 18, 1984, as amended at 54 FR 37332, Sept. 8, 1989; 81 FR 26131, May 2, 2016]

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