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
How do I prepare for a VR&E interview?
3 KEY ELEMENTS BEFORE A VR&E MEETINGLearn the relevant laws.Learn how your facts fit the laws.Write down the relevant facts supported by the laws.Oct 24, 2014
Does voc rehab affect VA disability?
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 the VA 5 year rule?
5 Year Rule The five-year rule states that the VA can't reduce a veteran's disability that's been in place for five years, unless the condition improved overtime on a sustained basis. The veteran will likely need to present medical evidence to prove the material improvement of their condition.Mar 19, 2020
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 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.
How to contact Slominski Law?
We are ready to provide you with sound legal guidance on your light duty work situation. Call our Lynchburg office at (434) 205-9864, or our Roanoke office at (540) 858-8603.
What if you are not on an open award?
What if you’re not on an Open Award, and your employer has no light duty work available for you? In order to be entitled to benefits, workers in this situation are obligated to “market” their residual work capacity – that is, actively look for a job.
Can you get workers compensation in Virginia?
Being awarded workers’ compensation in Virginia isn’t all about receiving disability payment s. Once your doctor releases you for light duty work, you will have to deal with either Vocational Rehabilitation (aka: voc rehab) or marketing your residual work capacity. What do these mean? Here’s an overview of Virginia voc rehab, light duty work obligations, and what you should expect when dealing with the Workers’ Compensation Commission.
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Triggered by VA Rep
Today i went to the VA Regional office in my city to request some documents from my file. The Rep that was going to assist me took me back to her desk and looked into my information.
Comparing professional athletes to people who served
I'm sure by now if you have a Facebook account, you've seen these type of memes where there is a picture of someone like LeBron flopping next to a salty Marine all bloodied with some type of caption about how the Marine is a true hero who "chose" to serve while someone like LeBron dribbles a ball and is praised by modern society and is a reason why society is falling apart..
Joining the military and then coming back to my hometown made me realize I need new people
During my time, I have grown very different from the rest of my family, relatives, and childhood friends that I can't find common ground with them anymore. In fact I am actually repulsed by and irritated by them.
I hope everyone in this group knows that they are important
I suffer a lot from behavioral health and I know what it is to be alone. My phone doesn’t ring. I have lost so many good people to self harm. I don’t care what your history has been. You deserve to know that you matter and people care. I wish any of my friends who are not here anymore would have called me. I would have been there.
Really lonely today
I could use. A friend . I’m Jack. Recently retired . My interests are working out and going on walks. I am having a Rough time with survivors guilt and ptsd. Is anyone out there?
I regret joining the military
I honestly and wholeheartedly wish I never joined the military...the amount of mental damage and strain on my life and my family was never with it. Then, I got out just to make the VA “try to believe” the effects of my service on my life are actually “real”. It’s like trying to convince a dog that the sky is blue.
