Each miner who has been determined entitled to receive benefits
under part C of title IV of the Act shall be informed by the OWCP of
the availability and advisability of vocational rehabilitation
services. If such miner chooses to avail himself or herself of
vocational rehabilitation, his or her request shall be processed and
referred by OWCP vocational rehabilitation advisors pursuant to the
provisions of Secs. 702.501 through 702.508 of this chapter as is
appropriate.