# 38 CFR § 21.90: Individualized independent living plan

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-38-21.90

## Section

- **Citation:** 38 CFR § 21.90
- **Heading:** Individualized independent living plan
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 38—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 > Individualized Written Rehabilitation Plan

## Text

(a) Purpose. The purpose of the IILP is to identify the steps through which a veteran, whose disabilities are so severe that a vocational goal is not currently reasonably feasible, can become more independent in daily living within the family and community.
(Authority: 38 U.S.C. 3109, 3120)
(b) Elements of the plan. The IILP shall follow the same structure as the IWRP. The plan will include:
(1) Services which may be provided under Chapter 31 to achieve independence in daily living;
(Authority: 38 U.S.C. 3104)
(2) Utilization of programs with a demonstrated capacity to provide independent living services for severely handicapped persons;
(Authority: 38 U.S.C. 3104(b), 3120(a))
(3) Services provided under other Department of Veterans Affairs and non-Department of Veterans Affairs programs needed to achieve the goals of the plan;
(Authority: 38 U.S.C. 3107)
(4) Arrangements for maintaining the improved level of independence following completion of the plan.
(Authority: 38 U.S.C. 3107(a))
[49 FR 40814, Oct. 18, 1984, as amended at 53 FR 50957, Dec. 19, 1988]

## Nearby sections

- [38 CFR § 21.1 § 21.1 Training and rehabilitation for veterans with service-connected disabilities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-38-21.1.md)
- [38 CFR § 21.21 § 21.21 Election of benefits under education programs administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-38-21.21.md)
- [38 CFR § 21.22 § 21.22 Nonduplication—Federal programs.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-38-21.22.md)
- [38 CFR § 21.30 § 21.30 Claims.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-38-21.30.md)
- [38 CFR § 21.31 § 21.31 Informal claim.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-38-21.31.md)
- [38 CFR § 21.32 § 21.32 Notification by VA of necessary information or evidence when a claim is filed; time for claimant response and VA action.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-38-21.32.md)
- [38 CFR § 21.33 § 21.33 VA has a duty to assist claimants in obtaining evidence.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-38-21.33.md)
- [38 CFR § 21.35 § 21.35 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-38-21.35.md)
- [38 CFR § 21.40 § 21.40 Basic entitlement to vocational rehabilitation benefits and services.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-38-21.40.md)
- [38 CFR § 21.41 § 21.41 Basic period of eligibility.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-38-21.41.md)
- [38 CFR § 21.42 § 21.42 Deferral or extension of the basic period of eligibility.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-38-21.42.md)
- [38 CFR § 21.44 § 21.44 Extension of the basic period of eligibility for a veteran with a serious employment handicap.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-38-21.44.md)
- [38 CFR § 21.45 § 21.45 Extending the period of eligibility for a program of independent living beyond basic period of eligibility.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-38-21.45.md)
- [38 CFR § 21.46 § 21.46 Veteran ordered to active duty; extension of basic period of eligibility.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-38-21.46.md)

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