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when is it smarter to use vocational rehab instead of the gi bill

by Rylan Willms Published 2 years ago Updated 1 year ago

From what I know, You cannot use Voc Rehab until you have completely used your GI Bill. So GI Bill would need to be used first. Also, youd need to apply for Voc Rehab with atleast 1 month left in your GI Bill inorder to get the benefits.

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Can a veteran jump from the GI Bill to voc rehab?

The VA Voc Rehab Program is victorious. Veterans Affairs Voc Rehab outperforms the GI Bill in my opinion since it pays tuition, provides a stipend, covers related expenses and provides funds for necessary accommodations. Generally speaking, the maximum number of months a veteran may use for VA Voc Rehab is 48 months total. Can I […]

How many months of GI Bill benefits equal 12 months of VA rehab?

Jun 27, 2011 · A common question veterans have asked me whether they should use Chapter 31 Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment (Voc Rehab or VocRehab or Chapter 31 or VRE) or the Post 9/11 GI Bill. There a…

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Oct 30, 2013 · This makes sense if you think about it this way: 36 months GI Bill = 48 months combined benefits. Thus, 9 months of GI Bill benefits equals 12 months of VA Voc Rehab usage. No matter what, you will...

Can I use my GI Bill benefits to get a degree?

Feb 10, 2018 · Many veterans are unsure about which benefit is better, the GI Bill or VA Vocational Rehabilitation, and this Office Hours video helps dispell some of the my...

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 using voc rehab take away from GI Bill?

If you use VR&E benefits, we won't deduct entitlement from your other VA education benefits, like the Post-9/11 GI Bill or the Montgomery GI Bill.Jan 12, 2022

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

Can you use both VR&E and GI Bill?

help eligible Veterans maximize their education benefits. Now, Veterans who use Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) benefits prior to using any other VA education program, such as the Montgomery GI Bill or Post-9/11 GI Bill, can still use up to 48 total months of the other educational assistance benefit programs.

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

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.

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

How does voc rehab work VA?

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 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 the 48-month rule?

In 2020 when the Department of Veterans Affairs reviewed the "48-Month Rule" they decided that eligible veterans could use Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) benefits before any other education program could still use up to 48-months of educational assistance benefits total.Jun 18, 2021

How many months are VA education benefits?

45 monthsThe program offers up to 45 months of education benefits. If you are the child, you generally must use your benefits between the ages of 18 and 26. If you are the spouse, your benefits end 10 years from the date VA finds you eligible or from the date of death of your spouse.

How long do VRE benefits last?

Services generally last up to 48 months, but they can be extended in certain instances.

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