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Vocational Rehabilitation

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Independent Living Plan (ILP)

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Source: VA.gov VR&E Independent Living track

If your service-connected disability limits your ability to perform activities of daily living (like bathing, dressing, accessing the community, and interacting with others) and you can’t return to work right away, you may qualify for independent living services through the Independent Living track.

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  1. VocRehab Self Employment Experiences

    Asked by MikeHunt,

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  2. BAH/Stipend rate for Online classes counting as physical extended until DEC 2021

    Asked by brokensoldier244th,

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  3. TDIU and VR Chaptor 31

    Asked by Ddsr,

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  4. VR&E Education entitlement under 2 programs

    Asked by pwrslm,

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  5. Voc Rehab Benefits for STEM Grad Program

    Asked by Jimbob,

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310 questions in this forum

  1. Vocational Rehabilitation Check This Link First

    http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&saf...ums&spell=1

    Asked by Tbird,

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  2. Has anyone successfully gotten an ergonomic chair through Voc Rehab?

    I am trying to get an ergonomic desk/chair setup due to severe employment handicap. My voc rehab counselor says she has never heard of such a thing and she does not even know where to find a regulation on that. Just wondering if anyone has successfully gotten one and had some tips on ho they did it. It seems to me that should fall under special equipment, but want to make sure before I send her back the info cc her supervisor, regional director, and probably my congressman since she feels like it will take "months" for this to be approved :if she can figure it out" I'm in online classes, so they can't say the school should accommodate it. She first told me I n…

    Asked by rel8ted,

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  3. VR&E while Employed

    hey everyone- long time no type i know...things been wild here in Virginia...ill try update soon but for this post- i recently got scuba certified through a veteran program and fell in love....the peace and calm of the water and the silence- it was like meditating the entire time i was under! my mind quieted...my heart slowed...my worries disolved into the salt water around me! it was epic!!!! i have till may of next year to use up my GI Bill and thought "oh maybe ill use this to go into scuba and become a dive instructor etc."....after a bit of research GI Bill only covers certs for this type of work- and none of the equipment...what vets usually do is swi…

    Asked by blahsaysme2u,

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  4. VA Vocational Rehabilitation Programs

    Hello, I hope everyone is well. Does anyone have any experience or knowledge regarding Federal Government Title 38 employees (Professional Healthcare worker such as RN, Physician, etc.)? Has any veteran experienced difficulty in obtaining employment at the MEDVAMC in Houston, Texas or any VA facility? If yes, do they feel that veteran status had a negative impact? Who else should I contact in order to file a grievance against the Title 38 veterans preference exemption? I have a Masters Degree as a Registered Nurse (Nurse Practitioner) and I am interested in seeking employment at the MEDVAMC in Houston, Texas. I have applied at the facility for more than 8 years…

    Asked by Missy1974,

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  5. VocRehab Self Employment Experiences

    Any recent experiences with VocRehab Self Employment or advice? I know they call it something different, and did read Krause's old posts I completed VocRehab and am unable to find a job. I've had a State counselor, sent a search log to my VocRehab Monthly. The new VocRehab Counselor refuses to respond to emails, except to perhaps answer 'received, thanks' seldomly. I'd like to open a little shop, and think buying tooling and a heat-treat/annealing oven. I can do a business plan, no problem. I do plan on having a Cong Rep file, as I already know they'll put it in the 'forget' file. Any experiences or advice on Self Employment? Thanks in advance

    Asked by MikeHunt,

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  6. In home ILP assessment questions presented to me

    Today I received a listing of 82 questions from the guy who was assigned to do my ILP in home assessment. He also wanted me to list all my disabilities explain what each condiiton means , and provide the rating. The last part should already be available to him thru the va. Anyway has any one receive or answered these types of question for an ILP. I think some questions are too personal for this program. I think these are his questions, they are not on a va form. I think they should be asking questions that actually pertians to the veteran, not a listing of generic questions, which do not apply to all veteaans. See the attached. I tried to block out the guys nam…

    Asked by Richard1954,

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  7. ILP was approved

    Its been a few years since I have posted anything, I am trying to stay busy and keep good thoughts. On 16 May 2020, I had a face to face meeting with an ILP counselor. This was my first contact, when I arrived home, there was an email saying I was accepted to the program. I know by expierence this really means nothing. They have no choice but to take me into the program, since I have 2 100% ratings, and a TDIU. ( Yes I have been busy accumulating ratings) In the past under this program I did not have much luck. In 1999, they gave me a cheap E-Machine computer, and printer with a few classes. In 2005 they kept stringing me along for two years,, and finally drop…

    Asked by Richard1954,

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  8. Failing Grade

    What happens if you fail a class while attending VR&E? I'm supposed to graduate in December, but now I don't think so. I've never failed a course with VR&E in my 3.5 years in the program. Is there a law that regulates what happens if a Veteran fails the course, or is it up to the counselors descretion? If there's a law please post the appropriate code with your post. As of now, I don't see one.

    Asked by yoshi,

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  9. VR and E Reemplooyment Benefit

    I am planning to apply for the VR and E reemployment training benefit. My plan is to attend a college (on-Line) towards a degree in the IT flied. Just wondering if anyone has any helpful info . Thanks Mike

    Asked by Duster4-60,

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  10. BAH/Stipend rate for Online classes counting as physical extended until DEC 2021

    Per VA directive- if any of you are on Voc Rehab education and getting a stipend/BAH- the coronavirus modification that made your online classes remain paid as physical classes that was supposed to expire in Dec2020 has been extended to DEC 20201. I think this also counts for the Job assistance payments you get after graduating while looking for a job (normally 2 months) extended to 4 months. 5202.Extensions of certain provisions of law (a)Extension of Student Veteran Coronavirus Response Act of 2020 Section 2 of the Student Veteran Coronavirus Response Act of 2020 (Public Law 116–140) is amended by striking December 21, 2020 and inserting December 21, 2021. …

    Asked by brokensoldier244th,

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  11. Independent Living Plan (12 months)

    Question was moved to forum Independent Living Plan (ILP)

  12. ILP Contractor coming to house to assess needs - any advice

    ILP Contractor coming to house to assess needs - any advice? Contractor will be here tomorrow to evaluate my living situation to see what they can do for me. Any suggestions?

    Asked by Tbird,

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  13. Question about Gunsmithing incident through VOC Rehab

    This is a complicated question, thanks in advance for any advice. My father, who is also a disabled veteran, was approved to take gunsmithing course with AGI through VOC Rehab. My dad was carries a 45 SIG that he uses for his gunsmithing classes. Well, several days ago his 45 discharged and my father was hit in the leg, the bullet traveled down his leg and exited through the bottom of his right foot, severely damaging muscles and bones both in leg and foot. My question is, does anyone think its possible for him to qualify for temp 100% due to the fact that he has the weapon for gunsmithing course and had been working on it prior to discharge (to the weapon firing)? As sta…

    Asked by flores97,

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  14. I'm getting a lot of bad signs about my voc rehab counselor.

    I have been having a hard time simply getting email from my voc rehab counselor. After reminding the counselor multiple times I got the email for orientation and exploration phase. When I got the email the attached documents had errors. On the functional test document for my doctor the numbers were wrong(order went 1,2,3,5,4) and my gender was wrong. On another document a page was blank when it was supposed to have text on it. Then when I called the counselor for my first appointment the counselor says "Did we have an appointment today? Let me see if I have nothing else going on right now to see if we can talk." That was one of the most unprofessional response…

    Asked by kent101,

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  15. TDIU and VR Chaptor 31

    https://www.disabledveterans.org/2015/01/15/individual-unemployability-myth-destroyed-vets-can-use-voc-rehab-100-tdiu/

    Asked by Ddsr,

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  16. Just granted 100% P & T for PTSD and approved last summer for VR&E...Need Advice

    Hello All! So, I was initially 50% for PTSD and during my appeal I applied to VR&E as my therapist convinced me I should persue it and thought I would be a great candidate. I told her I wanted to become a therapist and she thought I would be great at it. She has worked with me for 2 years in both individual and group counseling and feels I have alot of wisdom and insight in trauma. Anyway, I saw VRE counselor last summer he said I definitely qualified as I had a severe work handicap and he said they would in no way pay for me to work in the psychology field due to my mental health history. I attempted to convince him, but he said it was a no go. Instead, he approved m…

    Asked by Firewalker,

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  17. Encouragement

    Fellow Veteran brothers and sisters. I want to make sure I tell all of you how important Voc Rehab is if you are struggling. If any of you are having trouble finishing the program, or are denied in the program, or are needing to take a break due to your Service Connected Disabilities interfering or getting worse, Please keep this in mind. I was at 70% when I started Voc Rehab Chapter 31. Upon graduation which i barely finished as my SC Depression was at an all time worse, just lost another job 3 months prior to graduating. I then discovered this site and met one particular member that helped me to stay positive. That member also explained that I had options and could ask …

    Asked by Ddsr,

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  18. Office chair for back and sciatica both SC.

    I have a SC disability rated at 60% for lower back and Sciatica. I am in real need of different office chair. I have bought 2 chairs and 4 cushions but they aren't helping. What would I need to to to try and get a real ergonomic chair. like the 1,000's ones that I can't afford. I work from home so this would be for work. Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated. I am going through the Huntington VA office.

    Asked by Dethe13,

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  19. How Many Times Can You Utilize VocRehab?

    According to Ebenefits, I have about 12 months left on my current VocRehab contract. This is the first time I’ve used Vocrehab. I completed my VocRehab education over two years ago. Still no gainful employment. My counselor elected Business program (certificate) because I used GI bill for useless business degree (I didn’t know it would be useless at the time)lol...and denied my request for nursing school with no explanation, even though I was a nursing assistant and had all nursing pre reqs done. To me it’s common sense that if my business degree is useless why would counselor choose another business program for me? Initially he denied me any services and only obliged aft…

    Asked by FlyHigh1995,

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  20. My Take on Voc Rehab Counselors

    According to VA laws, regulations, statues the goal the Voc Rehab is to provide training that fulfills veterans aptitudes and interest (be it going to Law school, Med. School, a Phd, etc) and which ideally would lead to suitable and gainful employment. Therefore the law states – and there is plenty of legal precedent to back it up – that it is up to the veteran (and not to the VA counselor) to decide what school to go and what coursework to pursue. The latitude of decision making that a VA counselor has is very much limited to situations whereby the veteran demonstrate an inability to pass in his coursework (veterans has failed all his/her classes), and not to whether or …

    Asked by tk3000,

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  21. Supplies

    I'm new to Voc Rehab question. I'm approved, I just started my first semester. I need to order my supplies for my classes. I was told I'd be purchasing them and I'd get reimbursed. I sent my Counselor an email Friday asking how to go about this, sent a followup yesterday, and tried calling today. I'm ok with buying them and putting the paperwork in. I just have no idea how. Should I order my materials, or do I need pre-approval?

    Asked by imanseau,

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  22. VR&E Education entitlement under 2 programs

    Just finished a BA with 100% VA funding via CH 31. Now I want to go on and get a MA. Spouse is 100% P&T Veteran, and I am eligible for CH35 benefits. Was looking into this, and found that the CFR and USC do not agree on the entitlement. USC : §3695. Limitation on period of assistance under two or more programs (a) The aggregate period for which any person may receive assistance under two or more of the provisions of law listed below may not exceed 48 months (or the part-time equivalent thereof): (1) Parts VII or VIII, Veterans Regulation numbered 1(a), as amended. (2) Title II of the Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1952.…

    Asked by pwrslm,

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  23. SEI (Special Employment Incentive)

    I have been working with voc rehab in Portland OR for several years and just got assigned a new counselor. I want to ask them about SEI where the VA pays the employer 50% of the wage for six months - it is right in the VA handbook handed out at the VA hospital on p. 19, I am attaching a scan. Does anyone have experience with it or know about it? The office seems to only want to send vets to school at a community college, there is no real job search or employment connection. I took two courses at their insistence and got A's in each, but I have 20 years experience in my field and my current counselor understands that additional training is not going to help me at the a…

    Asked by slangpdx,

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  24. Vocational Rehab Horror Stories

    Hello Everyone, After being approved for Voc Rehab and driving 35 miles back and forth to the VR&E office, I was recently sent a letter denying me for these benefits. Overall, it was a TERRIBLE experience. I felt like she was patronizing me each time i walked into her office. Despite taking the tests, giving her my transcripts and everything going smoothly(i thought), it seemed like each time I met with her their were new reasons to string me along not give me an IWRP. One time it was the testing, the next time it was that she wasnt prepared. I almost felt as if the counselor Allison, Didn't want me to be a part of the program(despite being approved and being ent…

    Asked by patmend2,

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  25. Guardian Alert 911

    Last week I received a Guardian Alert from the Birmingham, AL VA and I'm wondering if anyone else has received one. I have not received a letter or any information from my doctor regarding the Guardian Alert.

    Asked by bluehen2859,

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