---
kind: "section"
citation: "38 C.F.R. § 21.6210"
title: "38"
number: "21.6210"
heading: "Supplies."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/38/21.6210"
---

# §21.6210. Supplies.

- (a) **Purpose of furnishing supplies.** Supplies are furnished to enable a veteran to pursue training, obtain and maintain employment and achieve the goals of his or her program.
- (b) **Definition.** The term supplies includes books, tools and other supplies and equipment which VA determines are necessary for the veteran's vocational training program.
- (c) **Periods during which supplies may be furnished.** Supplies may be furnished to a veteran receiving:
  - (1) An evaluation or reevaluation;
  - (2) Rehabilitation to the point of employability; or
  - (3) **Employment services.**
- (d) **Applicability of 38 U.S.C. chapter 31 regulations.** The provisions of [§ 21.210](/cfr/38/21.210.md) of this part are not applicable to veterans in this temporary program. The provisions of [§ 21.212](/cfr/38/21.212.md) through [§ 21.224](/cfr/38/21.224.md) of this part are applicable to veterans pursuing vocational training and employment under this program in a similar manner as under chapter 31, except the portions thereof noted as follows:
  - (1) [Section 21.216(a)(3)](/cfr/38/21.216.md?p=a-3) of this part pertaining to special modifications, including automobile adaptive equipment;
  - (2) [Section 21.220(a)(1)](/cfr/38/21.220.md?p=a-1) of this part pertaining to advancements from the revolving fund loan;
  - (3) [Section 21.222(b)(x)](/cfr/38/21.222.md?p=b-x) of this part pertaining to a veteran discontinued from an independent living services program.

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: Pub. L. 98-543, 38 U.S.C. 501 and chapter 15, sections specifically cited, unless otherwise noted.

### Source

Source: 53 FR 4397, Feb. 16, 1988, unless otherwise noted.