1. (a) The counselor will close an individual’s case in Status 36 when the counselor determines to reopen the individual’s record of services to provide necessary VR services.

2. (b) Procedures — Closed from post-employment to be reopened (Status 36).

   1. (1) Pay or cancel any outstanding encumbrances.
   2. (2) The counselor must document in the case notes the reason for closure.
   3. (3) The case management system will generate the status move after required data is keyed for Status 36.
   4. (4) Initiate a new application (RS-4) and follow procedures for a new referral.

Codification Notes: “VR” means vocational rehabilitation.