Section 21.6340 - Leaves of absence(a)General. VA may approve leaves of absence under certain conditions. During approved leaves of absence, a veteran shall be considered to be pursuing training for purposes of computing the duration of a vocational training program under §§ 21.6070 through 21.6074 . Leave may only be authorized for a veteran during a period of rehabilitation to the point of employability. (Authority: 38 U.S.C. 1524(b) )
(b)Purpose. The purpose of the leave system is to enable the veteran to maintain his or her status as an active participant and avoid interruption or discontinuance of training. (Authority: 38 U.S.C. 1524(b)(2) )
(c)Applicability of chapter 31 rules. The provisions of § 21.340 of this part are not applicable to this temporary program. The provisions of § 21.342 through § 21.350 of this part are applicable except for § 21.346 of this part. Authority: 38 U.S.C. 1524(b)