[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 38, Volume 2] [Revised as of July 1, 2003] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 38CFR21.88] [Page 141] TITLE 38--PENSIONS, BONUSES, AND VETERANS' RELIEF CHAPTER I--DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (CONTINUED) PART 21--VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION AND EDUCATION--Table of Contents Subpart A--Vocational Rehabilitation Under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 31 Sec. 21.88 Individualized employment assistance plan. (a) Purpose. The purpose of the IEAP (Individualized Employment Assistance Plan) is to assure that a comprehensive, thoughtful approach is taken, enabling eligible veterans to secure suitable employment. (Authority: 38 U.S.C. 3107) (b) Requirement for a plan. An IEAP will be prepared: (1) As part of an IWRP; or (2) When the veteran is eligible for employment assistance under provisions of Sec. 21.47. (Authority: 38 U.S.C. 3107(a)) (c) Elements of the plan. The IEAP shall follow the same structure as the IWRP. Each IEAP will include full utilization of community resources to enable the veteran to: (1) Secure employment; and (2) Maintain employment. (Authority: 38 U.S.C. 3117) (d) Preparation of the IEAP. Preparation of the IEAP will be completed: (1) No later than 60 days before the projected end of the period of rehabilitation services leading to the point of employability; or (2) Following initial evaluation when employment services constitute the whole of the veteran's program under provisions of Sec. 21.47. (Authority: 38 U.S.C. 3107(a))