(a) Purpose of furnishing supplies. Supplies are furnished to enable a veteran to pursue training, obtain and maintain employment and achieve the goals of his or her program.
(Authority: 38 U.S.C. 1524(b)(2))
(b) Definition. The term supplies includes books, tools and other supplies and equipment which VA determines are necessary for the veteran's vocational training program.
(Authority: 38 U.S.C. 3104(a))
(c) Periods during which supplies may be furnished. Supplies may be furnished to a veteran receiving:
(1) An evaluation or reevaluation;
(2) Rehabilitation to the point of employability; or
(3) Employment services.
(Authority: 38 U.S.C. 1524(b)(2))
(d) Applicability of 38 U.S.C. chapter 31 regulations. The provisions of § 21.210 of this part are not applicable to veterans in this temporary program. The provisions of § 21.212 through § 21.224 of this part are applicable to veterans pursuing vocational training and employment under this program in a similar manner as under chapter 31, except the portions thereof noted as follows:
(1) Section 21.216(a)(3) of this part pertaining to special modifications, including automobile adaptive equipment;
(2) Section 21.220(a)(1) of this part pertaining to advancements from the revolving fund loan;
(3) Section 21.222(b)(x) of this part pertaining to a veteran discontinued from an independent living services program.
(Authority: 38 U.S.C. 1524(b)(2))