38 C.F.R. § 21.31 Informal claim.
Title 38 - Pensions, Bonuses, and Veterans' Relief
Any communication or action indicating an intent to apply for rehabilitation or employment assistance, from a veteran, a duly authorized representative, or a Member of Congress may be considered an informal claim. Upon receipt of an informal claim, if a formal claim has not been filed, an application form will be forwarded to the veteran for execution. In the case of a claim for rehabilitation, or employment assistance, the formal claim will be considered filed as of the date of receipt of the informal claim if received within 1 year from the date it was sent to the veteran, or before cessation of the course, whichever is earlier. (Authority: 38 U.S.C. 501(a), 5101(a), 5103(a))
Title 38: Pensions, Bonuses, and Veterans' Relief
PART 21—VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION AND EDUCATION
Subpart A—Vocational Rehabilitation Under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 31
Claims
§ 21.31 Informal claim.
