§ 21.1 Training and rehabilitation for veterans with service-connected disabilities

Terms Used In CFR > Title 38 > Chapter I > Part 21 > Subpart A > Veteran Readiness and Employment Overview

  • 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.