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how to get approved for voc rehab if you're employed

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And you are still employed. Your initial examination with a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor will be scheduled once your VR E application has been received and processed by our office (VRC). It is up to the VRC to assess whether or not you are eligible to receive VR E benefits and services.

The quickest way is to apply online at the eBenefits website and click on Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment. You may also submit a completed application (VAF 28-1900) at the local VA Regional or outbased office, or mail the completed application to the closest Regional Office.

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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 does Chapter 31 benefits pay for?

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.

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

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.5 days ago

VR&E Process

The VR&E process is designed to assist Veterans with service-connected disabilities to obtain suitable employment and/or achieve independent living goals. It is comprised of several phases, involving tasks for both VR&E staff and Veterans to complete. Here is a general outline of the phases and tasks.

Evaluation and Planning

VRCs and Veterans work together to identify the most appropriate track of services, involving employment and/or independent living objectives after feasibility for employment is discussed and determined

Ergonomic chair

It depends on the counselor and what your physical needs are (rating for back injury, for example), with regards to an ergonomic chair. Laptop computers are regularly provided to students, with Office 2010 and other software that you can show necessity for.

My Laptop is a Sony Vaio

I got a Sony Vaio E series Windows 8, Office University, Kaspersky security, canon printer, thumb drives, external 3TB back up drive, ergonomic electric adjustable desk (back injury) etc. Read the GAO, forward it to your counselor (some of the haven't read it yet), and then you have proof they have it.

Question about Pay for ILP full-time

If I get approved for ILP, and go full-time will I recieved the 855.00 payment for two dependents? And 62.00 for any additional dependents?

Lenovo

What type of Lenovo did you get. Just saying Lenovo is a broad answer. My counselor ordered mine and said lenovo, without a model.

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