What are the benefits of the Post 911 program?
Switching from Post 9-11 to Voc Rehab. If i am currently using the post 9/11, will it be difficult to convince the voc rehab counselor to switch to voc rehab even though I am already in college using the G.I bill? I know I will get further benefit from voc rehab instead of post 9/11, especially with a disability rating. ...
Should I use my GI Bill to pay for voc rehab?
Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33) The Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33) helps you pay for school or job training. If you’ve served on active duty after September 10, 2001, you may qualify for the Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33). Find out if you can get this education benefit.
How do I transfer my Post 911 GI Bill to VA 22-1990?
Aug 07, 2016 · Simply put, if you have post 9/11 entitelement and enter into the voc rehab program under an education path, they will give you the vha stipened from the post 9/11 during your time under voc rehab (however long that is) and you will still be able to use the post 9/11 benefit after leaving the voc rehab program.
How do you get approved for VRE?
At least one of these must be true:You have a 20% or higher pre-discharge disability rating (memorandum rating) and will soon leave the military, or.You're waiting to be discharged because of a severe illness or injury that occurred while you were on active duty.Jan 12, 2022
Is voc rehab better than the GI Bill?
VA Voc Rehab Wins. In my mind, VA Voc Rehab wins out over the GI Bill for most veterans because it covers tuition, pays a stipend, and covers associated fees and funding for reasonable accommodations. Overall, the number of months a veteran can use under VA Voc Rehab is 48 months, period.Feb 10, 2018
What is the VA Chapter 31?
Benefits. Vocational Rehabilitation (Chapter 31) provides assistance to veterans who have a service-connected disability of at least 10 percent and are in need of vocational rehabilitation. Vocational rehab covers a student's tuition and fees, books, school supplies and also pays a monthly housing allowance.
What to do after GI Bill runs out?
Here are some tips:Load up on classes each term. ... Use both the MGIB and Post-9/11. ... Test out of classes. ... Use tuition assistance. ... Understand how long your benefits are good for. ... Seek out other scholarships, financial aid, and veterans educational benefits. ... Get a MGIB Refund.More items...•Nov 6, 2012
Can I use voc rehab twice?
And before you ask, you cannot use your GI Bill and voc rehab benefits simultaneously. You can, however, use both for the same degree. For example, if you pursue a two-year MBA, you may use Chapter 31 Benefits your first year. Then, you may use Chapter 33 benefits again your second year.Apr 16, 2020
Does voc rehab affect VA disability?
This veteran has a rating that is static meaning VA believes the rating or ratings will not change in the future. Generally, any kind of employment or use of Voc Rehab for training will not result in a disability rating reduction.Apr 11, 2018
What is a Chapter 33 veteran?
The Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33) helps you pay for school or job training. If you've served on active duty after September 10, 2001, you may qualify for the Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33). Find out if you can get this education benefit.Apr 14, 2022
Will VA disability benefits go up in 2021?
2021 VA Disability Rates 2021 VA disability pay rates, which are effective beginning December 1, 2020, have increased by 1.3% based on the latest cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). The rate is slightly lower this year due to less inflation as a side effect of the pandemic.
Does Chapter 31 take away from Chapter 33?
No, policy has determined Ch. 31 services do not deduct from Ch. 33 benefits.
How do I extend my Post 911 GI Bill benefits?
The GI Bill STEM extension The Edith Nourse Rogers Science Technology Engineering Math (STEM) Scholarship can help you extend your Post-9/11 GI Bill or Fry Scholarship benefits to get additional training in a high-demand STEM field.Dec 20, 2021
Can you get a second GI Bill?
Answer: Yes, like the MGIB you are generally entitled to 36 months of educational assistance. If you are entitled to more than one GI Bill program you may be eligible for a maximum of 48 months of entitlement when using benefits under two or more GI Bill programs.Sep 15, 2021
Who qualifies for the Forever GI Bill?
Currently, a veteran must be medically retired from the military or have 36 months of active-duty service to qualify. Approximately 1,500 Purple Heart recipients aren't currently eligible for full education benefits.
How long does it take to get a voc stipend after 9/11?
If you haven't used any of your post 9/11 when you start voc rehab, you will get 9/11 stipend and up to 36 months of Voc Rehab and have 36 months of 9/11 to use after you finish Voc Rehab. That is if you have not reached your time limit.
How long can you use 9/11 stipend?
If you haven't used any of your post 9/11 when you start voc rehab, you will get 9/11 stipend and up to 36 months of Voc Rehab and have 36 months of 9/11 to use after you finish Voc Rehab. That is if you have not reached your time limit. A total of 48 months is all you can use among all education beniftis together.
Eligibility for Multiple GI Bill Programs
Every service member is entitled to at least one GI Bill program. However, there are some veterans who are eligible for multiple programs. Those who serve on active duty for a few years and then transition to the reserves are eligible for benefits under the Chapter 30/33 and the Montgomery GI Bill Selected Reserve (Chapter 1606).
Reasons for Switching
Because there is a cap to the total amount of benefit a student veteran can receive, it may seem that all the GI Bill programs are mostly the same. This isn’t the case, as there are some very distinct differences.
What is a vocational evaluation?
A complete evaluation to determine your abilities, skills, and interests for employment. Professional or vocational counseling and rehabilitation planning for employment services. Employment services such as job training, resume development, and other work-readiness support. Help finding and keeping a job, including the use ...
How long can you get a VR&E if you lost your housing?
If you’re participating in a VR&E employment program and lost your housing because of a natural or other disaster, you may qualify for 2 more months of the Employment Adjustment Allowance. Contact your VRC for more information. Last updated: June 8, 2021. Back to top.
Can I get GI Bill if I am on VR&E?
If you’re participating in a VR&E program and also qualify for Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits, you can choose to get paid the GI Bill subsistence rate instead of the Chapter 31 subsistence allowance rate. In most cases the GI Bill rate is higher.
Can you get employment if you are disabled?
If you're a service member or Veteran and have a disability that was caused—or made worse—by your active-duty service and that limits your ability to work or prevents you from working, you may be able to get employment support or services to help you live as independently as possible.
richpac
I'm curious if anyone here has used or considered using the CH 31 (Vocational Rehabilitation) option to cover the costs of PA school beyond what CH 33 (Post 9/11 GI Bil)l pays?
CAdamsPAC
VocRehab will pay the cost of "PA School" regardless of level of education.Good luck
voodoompl
Start my program in May. Just had my Voc Rehab/Chap 31 "sit down" assessment; my dude said I was good to go, just needed final approval from the benefits signature-authority guy, but that it shouldn't be a problem. When he told me what would be covered, I was in shock. Eligible Vets need to know about (and use) this program. Amazing.
cinntsp
I'm curious as to how difficult (or not) it is to get this benefit and if many vets get denied and have to just use the post-911 GI Bill.
richpac
Ventana- I'd say schedule a meeting with your closest VA center that has a Voc-Rehab department. If that is not practical you can always call but I personally believe the magic happens most commonly when they see a face (in-person). Another great, and often untapped resource is your local VFW.
richpac
think this goes backwards? I seperated in 1998 and disabled (pending application but between 10-30% is my guess)
richpac
The vocational rehab people told me last year that if I wanted to switch to vocrehab I would have to sign away all benefits to my post 911 GI Bill, since double dipping is not allowed.