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Title 38, CFR, Chapter 31

Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment (VR&E) Presenters: Leslie Arje M.S., CRC Heather Becker M.S., CRC. The VR&E program assists veterans with service-connected disabilities in overcoming barriers to employment to allow them to prepare for, find, and keep suitable employment.

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Title 38, CFR, Chapter 31

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  1. Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment (VR&E)Presenters: Leslie Arje M.S., CRCHeather Becker M.S., CRC

  2. The VR&E program assists veterans with service-connected disabilitiesin overcoming barriers to employment to allow them to prepare for, find, and keep suitable employment. For veterans with service-connected disabilities so severe that they cannot immediately consider work, VR&E offers services to improve their ability to live as independently as possible. Title 38, CFR, Chapter 31

  3. VR&E Process • Application and Eligibility Determination • Chapter 31 Benefit Orientation • Vocational Assessment/Evaluation • Entitlement Determination • Career Exploration and Plan Development • Plan Implementation • Employment Assistance

  4. Who is Eligible to Apply? Veterans are eligible if they: 1.) Have received, or will receive, a discharge that is other than dishonorable 2.) Have a service-connected (S-C) disability rating of at least 10%, or a memorandum rating of 10% or more from the Department of Veteran Affairs 3.) Apply for Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E) services 4

  5. Who is Eligible to Apply? Active Duty Service Members are eligible if they: 1.) Expect to receive an honorable discharge upon separation from active duty 2.) Obtain a memorandum rating of  20% or more from the VA 3.) Apply for Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E) services

  6. What Happens Next The veteran is scheduled to attend a group orientation, then meet a VA Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor for a comprehensive evaluation to determine if he/she is entitled for services.

  7. What is Entitlement A veteran with a 20% or greater service-connected disability must have an “Employment Handicap”: • Vocational impairments interfering with a veteran’s ability to prepare for, obtain, or retain employment consistent with his or her abilities, aptitudes, and interests. • The impairment must result in substantial part from a service-connected disability. • The veteran cannot have overcome the impairment with current employment or education.

  8. What is Entitlement A veteran with a 10% disability must have a “Serious Employment Handicap” • Significant vocational impairments such as severe or multiple disabilities, unstable work history, substance abuse history, frequent hospitalizations, chronic pain, criminal record, withdrawal from society, difficulties communicating, etc.

  9. Evaluation Resources • Rehabilitation Needs Inventory • Vocational testing results • Psycho-social, vocationally oriented interview • Prior transcripts & training records • Resume, job descriptions, performance appraisals • Medical records & rating decision • Consultation with other service providers

  10. VR&E Basic Benefit Information A total of 48 months of combined VA education benefits VR&E services may be used 12 years from the latter of the following: • Date of separation from active military service, or • Date the veteran was first notified by VA of a service-connected disability rating. An extension of these limits is possible under specific circumstances

  11. Who is not entitled • A veteran that is working and maintaining employment that is not aggravating his or her service-connected disabilities and is consistent with his or her interests. • A veteran with a 10% service connected disability or a veteran who is beyond his or her 12-year period of eligibility, that does not have other significant circumstances that are affecting his/her ability to obtain or maintain suitable employment

  12. The 5 Tracks • Re-employment • Rapid Access Employment • Employment through Long Term Services • Self-employment • Independent Living

  13. VR&E Basics Program must be aligned with “suitable” employment: • consistent with your interests, aptitudes, and abilities • does not aggravate your disabilities • is stable and continuing • requires reasonably developed skills 13

  14. VR&E Basics • Veterans can only receive one VA educational benefit during the same semester. Veterans cannot receive more than one VA training benefit at the same time (e.g. CH-33 and CH-31). • Each veteran’s program is uniquely designed to meet his/her needs. We may not be able to sponsor an advanced or second degree. You cannot pursue just ANY type of training or education under VetSuccess. • Veterans are expected to find and secure their own job.

  15. Support Services • Financial assistance for training costs • Case management • Personal adjustment counseling • Tutoring • Assistive technology • Medical services • Independent living assistance

  16. Comparison ofBenefits

  17. Line 4 Indicates the degree program and type Line 5 Indicates enrollment period Line 9 Specifies services / items authorized (i.e. tuition, fees, textbooks, supplies, etc.) Line 11A MUST be signed by VRC

  18. CH 31 VA Once Printout • VRC’s email address should be listed on the bio page of VA Once • Courses need to be listed in the Remarks Section • Indicate type of training, for example, non-degree, undergraduate, graduate… • NEVER amend certifications. ALWAYS process as a change • Be aware of VA Once codes: 5R Rejected 5A Accepted

  19. What’s new • Ability to elect Chapter 33 BAH rate if eligible for the Post 9/11 GI Bill • Veteran needs to complete application for Post 9/11 • VR&E counselor will assist veteran with required VR&E paperwork

  20. What’s new Vet Success on Campus Services are offered to veterans, active duty service members, and veterans’ dependents on campus. • support services • benefits information and referrals for VA benefits and services • employment workshops and networking opportunities • expedited entitlement decisions for students applying for CH 31 • outreach to the community • presentations on VA benefits and services • coordination with the school’s referrals to other veteran specific organizations

  21. What’s New VA for Vets Assists veterans and service members find federal employment opportunities that match their experience, skills, and interests by: • Translating military skills, occupation and rank into civilian-friendly language • Building effective federal resumes to increase application acceptance • Assessing knowledge and skills to learn which federal civilian jobs fit best • Career Coaches available via phone www.VAforVEts.VA.gov

  22. E-Benefits and VR&E • Apply for vocational rehabilitation services • Track VR&E claim status and stipend payments • www.ebenefits.va.gov

  23. VetSuccess.gov VetSuccess.gov • What is VETSUCCESS.GOV? • Specialized job bank and “Job Central” bank with access to over 4 million jobs • National Association of State Workforce Agencies • Direct Employers – Fortune 500 companies • Job resource tools • Resume Builder • Interview Skills • Career Resources • Link to other VA benefits and services • Online application for VR&E – Chapter 31 services • Educational Benefits 24

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