Does voc rehab pay the same as 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
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
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 extend my GI Bill to 48 months?
"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
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
Can the VA take away my 100% disability?
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) can take away your disability rating if it determines you received your rating fraudulently, or if it determines it made a “clear and unmistakable error” when issuing your rating.
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.
CAdamsPAC
I believe it would be based on your marital status and number of children if any.
Will352ns
You also have the option to use the BAH from your GI Bill if you still have eligibility left, that's quite a bit more. I was accepted to MEDEX NW and will start classes this fall, the Voc Rehab stipend is roughly $800 but the BAH from my post-9/11 GIB puts me closer to $1400/month.
cinntsp
Wait as second.......you can receive the Voc Rehab to cover the tuition + stipend; plus still get the BAH from the post 9/11?
richpac
No, you can't double dip on the housing allowance. You get the post-9/11 BAH rate from voc rehab if you qualify for that benefit as well. Otherwise you get the regular chp 31 rate.
ToppDog
This sounds awesome & should definitely be taken advantage of by anyone that can. To the poster that said they would have to sign away their GI bill, don't do it. There are folks whose job it is to try & trick vets out of their benefits. Do not go along with anything like this without proper verification.