21.188—“Extended evaluation” status.
(b)
Assignment to extended evaluation status. A veteran's case may be assigned or reassigned to extended evaluation status under provisions of § 21.57, § 21.74, § 21.86, § 21.94, § 21.96, or § 21.98.
(c)
Continuation in extended evaluation status. A veteran's case will be in extended evaluation status during periods in which:
(1)
The veteran is pending induction into the facility at which rehabilitation services will be provided;
(d) Termination of extended evaluation status.
A veteran in extended evaluation status will remain in that status until one of the following events occur:
(1)
Following notification of necessary arrangements to begin an extended evaluation, the date the extended evaluation begins, and instructions as to the next steps to be taken, the veteran:
(iii)
Defers induction for a period exceeding 30 days beyond the scheduled date of induction, except where the deferment is due to illness or other sufficient reason;
(2)
VA determines the reasonable feasibility of a vocational goal for the veteran before completion of all of the planned evaluation because the decision does not require the further evaluation;
(6)
Service-connection for the veteran's service-connected disability is severed by VA or his or her continued eligibility otherwise ceases.