§ 21.41 Basic period of eligibility
§ 21.42 Deferral or extension of the basic period of eligibility
§ 21.44 Extension of the basic period of eligibility for a veteran with a serious employment handicap
§ 21.45 Extending the period of eligibility for a program of independent living beyond basic period of eligibility
§ 21.46 Veteran ordered to active duty; extension of basic period of eligibility
§ 21.47 Eligibility for employment assistance
§ 21.48 Severance of service-connection–reduction to noncompensable degree

Terms Used In CFR > Title 38 > Chapter I > Part 21 > Subpart A > Periods of Eligibility

  • Entitlement: A Federal program or provision of law that requires payments to any person or unit of government that meets the eligibility criteria established by law. Entitlements constitute a binding obligation on the part of the Federal Government, and eligible recipients have legal recourse if the obligation is not fulfilled. Social Security and veterans' compensation and pensions are examples of entitlement programs.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.