Are You having trouble getting in touch with your voc rehab counselor?
17 Oct 2014 Disabled veterans have long been plagued with one unresponsive Voc Rehab Counselor after another without much room for recourse or means to encourage timely communications to pay things...
Why write the voc rehab Survival Guide?
Oct 15, 2014 · Disabled veterans have long been plagued with one unresponsive Voc Rehab Counselor after another without much room for recourse or means to encourage timely communications to pay things like...
Why don’t counselors contact veterans?
Voc Rehab - Your counselor is lying to you. I am so sick of going on forums and seeing veterans in voc rehab saying things like "My counselor told me I don't qualify for a laptop because of x" or "My counselor told me I can only have y". Your counselor is full of shit. Maybe they don't know any better, maybe they do. Doesn't matter.
What happens when counsellors don’t call back?
Most Voc Rehab Counselors are not Veterans or even from a military background or family - those that are seem to do a better job but one of the worst VRC's I have worked with was a Veteran. I work with several, each has their own unique personality. Voc Rehab rents office space on my campus in the same building I work in.
What is the role of a vocational rehabilitation counselor who is caring for a client in a rehabilitation center?
Working in Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors evaluate each client's current capabilities, strengths, limitations, career interests and goals. This helps them determine what kind of vocational training or skills acquisition each individual needs to succeed in securing employment.Jun 15, 2021
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
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
Does voc rehab affect GI Bill?
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 the VA 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.Apr 7, 2022
Can I work if I have a 100% permanent and total PTSD rating?
Can I work if I have a 100% Permanent and Total PTSD rating? No. Veterans who have a 100% Permanent and Total PTSD rating can not work while receiving benefits.Apr 21, 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
What is a Chapter 31 veteran?
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
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.
How do I get my 48 months GI Bill?
"You may receive a maximum of 48 months of benefits combined if you are eligible for more than one VA education program, the footnotes on the VA website say. So, if you are eligible for VR&E and the Post-9/11 GI Bill, you may receive those benefits for 48 months.Jun 18, 2021
Is GI Bill 36 months or 48 months?
Use of Benefits Background Under the current VA rules, GI Bill education entitlement is capped at 48 months total … even if a veteran is eligible for the full 36 months of entitlement under each GI Bill.Jul 30, 2021
Help, Son Passed in Service
Thursday we found out our son passed on active duty in Norfolk. His mom and I are crushed. I am the PADD. The Navy folks visited and left us forms. We are having a meeting tonight with his siblings. What do we need to know?
Depression sucks
Right now I'm really feeling terrible. Like literal shit. I left my ex 2 months ago because she didn't want to get married after 9 yrs knowing that's what I wanted 4 yrs prior. I moved back home but feel so alone right now. Old friends have their own lives and family while I'm laying in bed with no one. I can't stand my family very much either.
I feel like such a fool
So I got help from a VSO a few months ago filing a claim, and she seemingly added in all of these extra claims that I thought were complete BS.
Thank you for your services
Greetings of the Day to the members, I retired recently from the Indian Army and served in the Special Forces as an officer for 9 years. Unfortunately here in my country the skills that I learnt over the last decade don't commensurate to the jobs in the domain of security. Could someone please point me in the right direction.
To my Chief that said how can you be disabled and still ride a motorcycle
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If you have a VA home loan look into an IRRRL, it can save you some serious money
We have a VA loan at 3.75 percent. I made some calls and found a lender that is big into IRRRL (interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan) VA loans. No appraisal needed, very little paperwork needed and my rate is dropping from 3.75% to a jaw dropping 2.375%.
The Depression I've Been Putting Off Hit Hard This Morning
With all of the election drama, I am back to awake all night and not being able to eat. At 52 you'd think I would have this covered and I thought I did. I made the mistake of getting on social media and am regretting it. What I read is so many bumper sticker slogans with nothing to back them up.
Have a therapy appt tomorrow (nervous about telling the truth)
I have my first MH appt tomorrow with my therapist since the whole Covid thing.
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What is the role of a vocational rehabilitation counselor?
The role of a vocational rehabilitation counselor is to help their client overcome barriers to be able to work in some capacity. They will typically have a master’s degree in vocational rehabilitation or else counseling psychology.
What is the vocational rehabilitation act?
Here are a few of the actions that came as a result of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act: Employers that have federal contracts of at least $2,500 are required to hire mentally or physically disabled individuals.
What are the eligibility requirements for vocational rehabilitation?
Otherwise, here are the eligibility requirements for vocational rehabilitation services: You must have a physical, emotional, mental, or learning disability that prevents you from being able to hold a job. You need the help of vocational rehabilitation services in order to get, maintain, or return to a job. You will benefit from having ...
Jon Stewart was fantastic on the Daily Show, even better in support of Veterans
I think he'd have a better platform if still on the show, but any support and speaking out is to Vets' benefit.
Honor our lost by living
All I know is if I had died overseas, I would want every American to live their lives to the absolute fullest to honor that sacrifice.
Sleep well brothers and sisters
I'm already having a tough day thinking about all those who came before us and all those who will come after us and instead of posting this on Facebook where my ungrateful family will misunderstand it I hope that here it helps out at least a couple other people.
Mourning those that committed suicide
I brought all my guys home. From Afghanistan and Iraq. I count myself lucky as far as leadership goes, because it was due to them, not me. But then, suicide. PFC Thomas Abeyta was the youngest member of my squad. Smart kid, good person, I thought of all of us he would be ok, but he killed himself after leaving the military.