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38 CFR §21.88

Verified against eCFR.gov as of June 20, 2026View official text on eCFR.gov
  1. (a)Purpose. The purpose of the IEAP (Individualized Employment Assistance Plan) is to assure that a comprehensive, thoughtful approach is taken, enabling eligible veterans to secure suitable employment.
  2. (b)Requirement for a plan. An IEAP will be prepared:
    1. (1)As part of an IWRP; or
    2. (2)When the veteran is eligible for employment assistance under provisions of § 21.47.
  3. (c)Elements of the plan. The IEAP shall follow the same structure as the IWRP. Each IEAP will include full utilization of community resources to enable the veteran to:
    1. (1)Secure employment; and
    2. (2)Maintain employment.
  4. (d)Preparation of the IEAP. Preparation of the IEAP will be completed:
    1. (1)No later than 60 days before the projected end of the period of rehabilitation services leading to the point of employability; or
    2. (2)Following initial evaluation when employment services constitute the whole of the veteran's program under provisions of § 21.47.