21.84—Individualized written rehabilitation plan.
(1)
Identify goals and objectives to be achieved by the veteran during the period of rehabilitation services that will lead to the point of employability;
(2)
Plan for placement of the veteran in the occupational field for which training and other services will be provided; and
(1)
A statement of long-range rehabilitation goals. Each statement of long-range goals shall include at a minimum:
(ii)
One vocational goal and, if applicable, one independent living goal for a veteran with a serious employment handicap.
(2)
Intermediate rehabilitation objectives; Intermediate objectives are statements of achievement expected of the veteran to attain the long-range goal. The development of appropriate intermediate objectives is the cornerstone of an effective plan. Intermediate objectives should have the following characteristics:
(ii)
The activity specified is definable in terms of observable behavior (e.g., pursuing an A.A. degree);
(3)
The specific services to be provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs as stated. Counseling shall be included in all plans for a veteran with a serious employment handicap.
(4)
The projected starting and completion dates of the planned services and the duration of each service;
(5)
Objective criteria and an evaluation procedure and schedule for determining whether the objectives and goals are being achieved as set forth; and