Voc Rehab Med School

[MDwannaBE]

Hey Guys,

Respect this forum a lot, has answered a lot of questions and put a lot of doubt in my mind. Let me start from the beginning. I am an 80% disabled OIF, OEF vet. I have an MBA and my bachelors completed. I found out after completing these I went to a school that a lot of people aren’t getting jobs with right now. (Online For Profit) And I just got into medical school. I have used up all of my post 9/11 benefits and would like to start to use my Vocational Rehab bennies

I have my first meeting tomorrow with the person, after hounding and getting my Vonapp in there. I have already been accepted to the school. I have a 3.66 GPA in my MBA and a 3.72 in my Bachlors.

I want to know if anyone has had someone tell them to go screw because I feel that is what’s going ot happen. Or do I have a decent chance because I have already put in the ground work.

I guess I could work now but would loath it and not want to be doing what I am doing. Do they take that into consideration? What kind of buzz words should I use? I have read on here that they don’t give a dam as long as you CAN get a job but what about personal satisfaction? End of the day it’s my benefits at 80% I dam well earned them so they should get in line or should I start kissing butts?

[MDwannaBE]

Hey Guy's,

Just had my meeting and did all my test. I test well for Healthcare and Sciences and with my GPA and my disability rating my counselor said i would be a strong candidate and just put in my packet. I was stressed over this but it wasn't that bad. I went in well prepared with several forms of documentation and already being accepted to med school helped out a lot.

I will update everyone after i hear back about my packet.

[Pete53]

One of our old members went to law school and got his degree using Voc Rehab. No matter if they say no don't give up

[MDwannaBE]

Ok so this is what happened.

Went to my appointment they told me that i did not have the amount of time needed since i did the Post 9/11 GI bill first they subtract that. I don't know why? It seems the pick and choose what ever works better for them but i digress

I got approved for Serious Employment Handicap. I had to explain to them how my degree was worthless and some other things. Now i have to make and educational plan with the lady but the funds are there so I think I am over a huge hurdle.

Anyone get caught up after they were approved as meeting the standard?

[Mikemmlj]

Just a thought. If you explain that due to your sc you only feel comfortable working in a certain environment that involves getting a graduate degree they may be more likely to approve it???

[kbreezc]

Ok so this is what happened.

Went to my appointment they told me that i did not have the amount of time needed since i did the Post 9/11 GI bill first they subtract that. I don't know why? It seems the pick and choose what ever works better for them but i digress

I got approved for Serious Employment Handicap. I had to explain to them how my degree was worthless and some other things. Now i have to make and educational plan with the lady but the funds are there so I think I am over a huge hurdle.

Anyone get caught up after they were approved as meeting the standard?

Hey MDWannaBE,

I too am a med student. I was wondering how did the education plan work out for you. Did they help with tuition, ect? Thanks

[marine0321]

kbreezc and MDWannaBE,

Can you give me some insight on how both of you gentlemen went about getting your approvals. I'm in the same boat as MDWannaBe but I'm applying to PA school but VA is giving me a hard time due to my existing BS degree. I have 70% disability and qualify for vocrehab. I appreciate any help you can give me based on your experiences and preparation to meet with vocrehab counselor.

Thank you.