Vocational Rehabilitation

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1. Vocational Rehabilitation Check This Link First

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

   Asked by Tbird, August 17, 2008

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3. 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, October 2

   • vocational rehab
   • voc rehab
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4. Independent Living Plan (12 months)

   Question was moved to forum Independent Living Plan (ILP)

5. 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, December 10, 2019

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6. 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, April 18, 2016

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7. 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, April 30

   • voc rehab
   • vocational rehabilitation
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8. 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, June 14

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9. ptsd 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, November 19, 2016

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10. 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, February 4, 2019

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11. 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, February 18

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12. 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, February 14

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13. 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, May 31, 2019

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14. 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, January 15

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15. 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, January 14

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16. 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, November 25, 2019

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17. 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, August 2, 2015

    • voc rehab
    • vocational rehabilitation
    • horror stories
    • benefit denial
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18. 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, June 22, 2011

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19. First appointment with Voc Rehab today - Wish Me Luck

    I go to voc rehab today to see if they can help me with ergonomic set up for my computer set up. I'm on here at least 8 to 10 hours a day and it's really taking it's toll on my body. I am trying to get accepted into the indepenting living program and hopefully they can perhaps help with some mobility assistance also. I'll keep you posted, I'm sure today is going to be miserable for me, it's tough to get out of the house and sitting through a film about something that i won't qualify for is frustrating.

    Asked by Tbird, July 23, 2019

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20. IWRP to ILP help please

    I am currently 100 % tdiu p&t smc-s. I was attending class last winter term but because of taking prescription Pregabalin for nerve pains it caused me to fail in school due to side effects. Doctors still don’t know what my nerve problem is from and haven’t found right treatment to ease pain along with muscle twitches.  I ask my voc counselor to be in ILP. He first lied and said I was to severe for voc rehab including ILP. I referenced 38 cfr 21.60 and he changed tone and said it will be a long process. 3 weeks later he said he was hesitant to put me on ILP. He said I needed my primary care to fill out questionnaire. He also said I am eligible for ILP becaus…

    Asked by Sawgunner5, May 16, 2019

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21. Utilizing VA Independent Living Program twice

    Hi, I used the VA Independent Living Program almost 10 years ago. All of the assistance and items provided, do not provide help any longer, mostly due to age etc.. Can I apply for the IDL program again? Considering, I am older and need help with my 100% condition more so now than ever. Thanks,

    Asked by Wellnavy, May 21, 2019

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