sandboxsquid Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HadIt.com Elder Pete53 Posted September 14, 2009 HadIt.com Elder Share Posted September 14, 2009 Why not call them and ask them. They are probably officed at the VAMC you go to or at your friendly VARO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navydoc2 Posted September 14, 2009 Share Posted September 14, 2009 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alfred G. Posted October 25, 2009 Share Posted October 25, 2009 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Content Curator/HadIt.com Elder Vync Posted October 26, 2009 Content Curator/HadIt.com Elder Share Posted October 26, 2009 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HadIt.com Elder john999 Posted October 26, 2009 HadIt.com Elder Share Posted October 26, 2009 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandboxsquid Posted October 26, 2009 Author Share Posted October 26, 2009 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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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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