a basic 12-year period of eligibility. The 12-year period of eligibility begins with the date of discharge, notification of establishment of service-connected disability meeting the eligibility requirements, or change in character of discharge, whichever is later. # Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Average is 88.7 days. # Appeals: Available through special board. Average time to process an appeal is 630 days. In the event of a denial, claimants are advised of appeal rights and procedures at the time of notification. Renewals: Under certain limited circumstances, a veteran s eligibility period can extend beyond 12 years and entitlement to training and subsistence can be longer than 48 months. ELIGIBLE BENEFICIARIES: (a) Veteran/Service person/Reservist (including dependents); (b) Handicapped (e.g. Deaf, Blind, Crippled); (c) Physically Afflicted (e.g. TB, Arthritis, Heart Disease); INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: See Appendix IV of the Catalog for Veterans Benefits Administration field offices. Headquarters Office: Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration, Vocational Rehabilitation and Counseling Service (28), Washington, DC 20420. Telephone: (202) 273-7419. VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND REHABILITATION FOR VIETNAM VETERANS CHILDREN WITH SPINA BIFIDA Current Year: Grants: $2,000 Loans: $0,000 Other: $0,000 Total: $2,000 OBJECTIVES: To provide vocational training and rehabilitation to certain
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