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VR&E letter 28-13-08 SUBJ Purchase of Vehicles for VR&E Partticpants under 38 USA Chapter 31 is prohibited. When I got a copy of this new policy directive I just couldn't believe VR&E Service included "In no circumstance should a tractor, mower, or similiar equipment be authorized as part of an independent living plan for a Veteran". 1st the legislative citations they use to justify this policy change are all dealing with the 'self-employment track" ONLY the ILP track. They also cited the M28R... (the M28 Warms Manual under revision which to date has no reference at all to ILP). stating in the polciy change "the purchase or rental of trucks, cars, or other means of transportation" are supplies and related assistance that may not be furnished as part of a self employment plan ...". All-in-all this is a smoke and mirror attempt to deny veterans benefit to reach the "maximum independence" goal of the Independent Living Progra. If I can figure out how to attach the letter to this forum, I will do so. If I fail I will send anyone who requests a copy of the Policy Letter. Reply to PM member for Email Address After speaking with VVA attorney Christopher Clemmons it's fairly certain an appeal to BVA would favor the veteran and be remanded. WGBTA