veteran became permanently and totally disabled, if disability prevents the veteran from applying for 30 days or more and if the application is received within 1 year of the date of disablement. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Approximately 89 percent in 180 days or less. Appeals: Available through special board. In the event of a denial, claimants are advised of appeal rights and procedures at the time of notification. Renewals: None. 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); (d) Senior Citizen (60+); INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: See Appendix IV of the Catalog for Veterans Benefits Administration field offices. Headquarters Office: Department of Veterans Affairs, Washington, DC 20420. Telephone: (202) 273-7210. 543 REHABILITATION SERVICES AMERICAN INDIANS WITH DISABILITIES Current Year: Grants: $l7,628,000 Loans: $0,000 Other: $0,000 Total: $l7,628,000 OBJECTIVES: To provide vocational rehabilitation services to American Indians with disabilities that reside on Federal or State reservations in order to prepare them for suitable employment. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Pre-application Coordination: This program is excluded from coverage under EO. 12372. The standard application form as furnished by the Federal agency and required by OMB Circular No. A-l02 must be used for
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