VA will not act further on an eligible person's application for assistance under 38 U.S.C. chapter 35 when counseling is required for him or her and the eligible person—
(b)
Fails to cooperate in the counseling process; or
(c)
Does not complete counseling to the extent required under § 21.3102.
Code of Federal Regulations
(Authority:
38 U.S.C. 3536, 3541, 3561(a)
)