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21.5725—Obtaining benefits.

(a) Actions required of the individual. In order to obtain benefits under the educational assistance and subsistence allowance program, an individual must—
(1) File a claim for benefits with VA, and
(2) Ensure that the accredited institution certifies his or her enrollment to VA.
(b) VA action upon receipt of a claim. Upon receipt of a claim from an individual VA shall—
(1) Determine if the individual, or the veteran upon whose service the claim is based, has or had basic eligibility;
(2) Determine that the eligibility period has not expired;
(3) Determine that the individual has remaining entitlement;
(4) Verify that the individual is attending an accredited institution;
(5) Determine whether payments may be made for the course, and
(6) Make appropriate payments of educational assistance and subsistence allowance.
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