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Chapter 31 Voc Rehab

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I applied for Voc rehab benefits over a month ago. What is a reasonable length of time to expect answers from the va on my application? I am 40% SC disabled, and also meet all the other criteria for the benefits.

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I applied for Voc rehab benefits over a month ago. What is a reasonable length of time to expect answers from the va on my application? I am 40% SC disabled, and also meet all the other criteria for the benefits.

I was 40% when I started VocRehab and I was ready to go by the next semester, have you been tested yet? It wouldn't hurt to call and check in.

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I was 40% when I started VocRehab and I was ready to go by the next semester, have you been tested yet? It wouldn't hurt to call and check in.

After I had been awarded my benefits of 50% I filled out the paper work for Chapter 31 (Voc Rehab) assitenance documents and subitted to them. I received an appointment to come in for an orientation a week later. After my orentation, I met with my couselor who had me take a test and we did a plan of action to see what I can qualify for. After 2 weeks, weh narrowed it down to attend college. I then had to look into what type of classes I want to get into that they (VA) would have to approve. So now I attend college for my AS degree in Construction Management.

I hope this helps you out, if not then call them or look it up on the web site.

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It took them about 6 weeks before responding to my request. I got a letter in the mail and it gave me an appointment date that I was not supposed to miss.

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You get the initial appointment and then you will get a work-up with a rehab counselor to determine what your goals are etc. The VA does want to rehab you because once rehabed and employed at higher level they have a good reason to reduce your compensation. It is a good trade if it works for you. If the VA can rehab you and your compensation goes from 50% to 10% it will save the VA thousands over a lifetime. That is the idea as far as I know. If you fail rehab it is a good reason to ask for a higher rating and maybe IU.

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Thanks for all the help on this question. I had my intitial interview a few weeks ago, and will finalize everything here in the next week with all the completed necessary paperwork. Hopefully I will be able to start school in January.

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