In the administration of benefits payable under chapter 32, title 38, U.S.C., the Department of Veterans Affairs will apply Sec. 21.4233(b), (c), and (e). (Authority: 38 U.S.C. 3241) [45 FR 31, Jan. 2, 1980, as amended at 61 FR 7218, Feb. 27, 1996]