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| ##### In   | > This topic provides guidelines for the administration |
| troduction | > of a rapid access to employment plan, including       |
|            |                                                         |
|            | -   philosophical framework                             |
|            |                                                         |
|            | -   components of the philosophical framework, and      |
|            |                                                         |
|            | -   standards of practice (SOP).                        |
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| ##         | > The philosophical framework provides the principles   |
| ### a. Phi | > which direct the scope and practice of utilizing the  |
| losophical | > standards of practice for rapid access to employment  |
|  Framework | > plans.                                                |
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| ##### b. C | > The philosophical framework is composed of the        |
| omponents  | > following six principles.                             |
| of the Phi |                                                         |
| losophical | -   Enhance vocational opportunities for veterans who   |
|  Framework |     possess most of the skills necessary to become      |
|            |     suitably employed and wish to return to work as     |
|            |     quickly as possible                                 |
|            |                                                         |
|            | -   Conduct a thorough and comprehensive analysis of    |
|            |     the veteran's employment needs and local labor      |
|            |     market conditions                                   |
|            |                                                         |
|            | -   Establish realistic rapid access to employment      |
|            |     goals based on sound research evidence              |
|            |                                                         |
|            | -   Provide services based on the veteran's identified  |
|            |     needs and limitations to employability              |
|            |                                                         |
|            | -   Monitor, evaluate, measure and verify all rapid     |
|            |     access to employment plans/goals, and               |
|            |                                                         |
|            | -   Provide services and assistance that produce a      |
|            |     sustaining influence and successful employment that |
|            |     continues after rehabilitation services are         |
|            |     completed.                                          |
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| ##         | > The table below describes the standards of practice   |
| ### c. SOP | > for the development and implementation of a rapid     |
|  for the R | > access to employment plan.                            |
| apid Acces |                                                         |
| s to Emplo |                                                         |
| yment Plan |                                                         |
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| > **Step 1**. **Orient the veteran to the rapid access to employment  |
| > process.** Assist the veteran in understanding rights and           |
| > responsibilities in the rapid access to employment process.         |
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| Job                                       | References/Regulations   |
| Aids/Tools/Documents/Resources/Activities |                          |
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| **A**. Orient the veteran to the rapid    | **Title 38, USC, Chapter |
| access to employment process using *VA    | 31**                     |
| Form 28-0805, Rapid Access to Employment  |                          |
| Program Orientation*.                     | Section 3100 (Purposes), |
|                                           | Section 3101             |
| After a joint review                      | (Definitions), 3104      |
|                                           | (Scope of services and   |
| -   the case manager and the veteran will | assistance), 3111        |
|     sign *VA Form 28-0805*                | (Regulations to promote  |
|                                           | satisfactory conduct and |
| -   a copy of the signed form will be     | cooperation)             |
|     provided to the veteran, and          |                          |
|                                           | **38 CFR**               |
| -   the original form will be placed on   |                          |
|     the right side of the CER folder      | 21.70 (Vocational        |
|                                           | rehabilitation), 21.73   |
|     **[Mandatory Job Aid]{.underline}**   | (Duration of employment  |
|                                           | assistance programs), ), |
| *Rapid Access to Employment Program       | 21.362 (Satisfactory     |
| Orientation (28-0805)*                    | conduct and              |
|                                           | cooperation), 21.364     |
|                                           | (Unsatisfactory conduct  |
|                                           | and cooperation), 21.420 |
|                                           | (Informing the veteran)  |
|                                           |                          |
|                                           | **28.II.2.A**            |
|                                           | Folder/File Maintenance  |
|                                           |                          |
|                                           | **28.III.4** (Veterans'  |
|                                           | Respo                    |
|                                           | nsibilities-Satisfactory |
|                                           | Conduct and              |
|                                           | Cooperation), (Failure   |
|                                           | to Maintain Satisfactory |
|                                           | Conduct and Cooperation) |
|                                           |                          |
|                                           | **28.III.2.A**           |
|                                           | Protection of Privacy    |
|                                           | and Release of           |
|                                           | Information to           |
|                                           | Facilities               |
|                                           |                          |
|                                           | **28.II.A.3**            |
|                                           | Documenting the Planning |
|                                           | Process                  |
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| Job                                      | References/Regulations    |
| A                                        |                           |
| ids/Tools/Documents/Resources/Activities |                           |
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| **A.** Continued                         | **28.I.1.B.5** Functions  |
|                                          | of the Case Manager       |
|                                          |                           |
|                                          | **M28-1, Part IV, Chapter |
|                                          | 3**                       |
|                                          |                           |
|                                          | (Employment Planning)     |
|                                          |                           |
|                                          | **M28-1, Part IV, Chapter |
|                                          | 6**                       |
|                                          |                           |
|                                          | (Special incentives for   |
|                                          | employers)                |
|                                          |                           |
|                                          | **M28-1, Part IV, Chapter |
|                                          | 8**                       |
|                                          |                           |
|                                          | (Veterans preference and  |
|                                          | affirmative action        |
|                                          | programs)                 |
|                                          |                           |
|                                          | **CRCC Code of Ethics**   |
|                                          | -- A-1, A-2, A-3, Section |
|                                          | B, C, F                   |
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| > **Step 2. Conduct an analysis of the veteran's needs and develop a  |
| > rehabilitation plan which specifies services to address the         |
| > identified needs** (e.g., educational or vocational training,       |
| > refresher training, short-term review of courses, skill enhancement |
| > training, certification, licensure, etc.)**.**                      |
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| **Job                                    | *                         |
| Aid                                      | *References/Regulations** |
| s/Tools/Documents/Resources/Activities** |                           |
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| **B.** Using information gathered during | **Title 38, USC, Chapter  |
| the initial evaluation, and in           | 31**                      |
| collaboration with other service         |                           |
| providers, conduct an analysis of the    | Section 3100 (Purposes),  |
|                                          | Section 3101              |
| -   training                             | (Definitions), 3104       |
|                                          | (Scope of services and    |
| -   education                            | assistance), 3111         |
|                                          | (Regulations to promote   |
| -   services, and/or                     | satisfactory conduct and  |
|                                          | cooperation)              |
| -   assistance                           |                           |
|                                          | **38 CFR**                |
|     that the veteran will need to        |                           |
|     prepare for, obtain, and maintain    | 21.120 (Education and     |
|     suitable employment.                 | vocational training       |
|                                          | services), 21.250         |
| ***Note:*** The case manager may use     | (Overview of employment   |
| contractual services for this analysis   | services), 21.252 (Job    |
|                                          | development and placement |
|                                          | services), 21.254         |
|                                          | (Supportive services),    |
|                                          | 21.256 (Incentives for    |
|                                          | employers)                |
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| Job                                      | References/Regulations    |
| A                                        |                           |
| ids/Tools/Documents/Resources/Activities |                           |
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| **B.** Continued                         | **M28-1, Part IV, Chapter |
|                                          | 1**                       |
|                                          |                           |
|                                          | (Employment services --   |
|                                          | General)                  |
|                                          |                           |
|                                          | **M28-1, Part IV, Chapter |
|                                          | 3**                       |
|                                          |                           |
|                                          | (Employment planning)     |
|                                          |                           |
|                                          | **CRCC Code of Ethics**   |
|                                          | -- A-1, A-2, A-3, A-4,    |
|                                          | Section B, C, F, I        |
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| **C.** Develop either an individualized  | **Title 38, USC, Chapter  |
| written rehabilitation plan (IWRP) or    | 31**                      |
| individualized employment assistance     |                           |
| plan (IEAP).                             | Section 3100 (Purposes),  |
|                                          | Section 3101              |
| Ensure the objectives                    | (Definitions), 3104       |
|                                          | (Scope of services and    |
| -   specifically address all identified  | assistance), 3111         |
|     needs to prepare for, obtain, and    | (Regulations to promote   |
|     maintain suitable employment         | satisfactory conduct and  |
|                                          | cooperation), 3116        |
| -   include specific expected outcomes   | (Promotion of employment  |
|     that are measurable and/or           | and training              |
|     verifiable, and                      | opportunities), 3117      |
|                                          | (Employment services)     |
| -   facilitate a successful outcome.     |                           |
|                                          | **38 CFR**                |
|     After a joint review of the proposed |                           |
|     plan                                 | 21.84 (Individualized     |
|                                          | written rehabilitation    |
| -   the case manager and the veteran     | plan), 21.88              |
|     will sign *VA Form 28-8872*          | (Individualized           |
|                                          | employment assistance     |
| -   a copy of the signed form will be    | plan), 21.100             |
|     provided to the veteran, and         | (Counseling), 21.120      |
|                                          | (Educational and          |
| -   the original form will be placed on  | vocational training       |
|     the right side of the CER folder.    | services), 21.240         |
|                                          | (Medical treatment, care  |
| ***Note:*** Obtain approval for program  | and services), 21.156     |
| costs if they exceed the \$25,000 limit  | (Other incidental goods   |
| for case managers.                       | and services), 21.250     |
|                                          | (Overview of employment   |
| **[CWINRS Activity]{.underline}**        | services), 21.252 (Job    |
|                                          | Development and placement |
| Update case status and notes as          | services), 21.254         |
| appropriate.                             | (Supportive services),    |
|                                          | 21.256 (Incentives for    |
|                                          | employers), 21.362        |
|                                          | (Satisfactory conduct and |
|                                          | cooperation), 21.364      |
|                                          | (Unsatisfactory conduct   |
|                                          | and cooperation), 21.420  |
|                                          | (Informing the veteran)   |
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| Job                                      | References/Regulations    |
| A                                        |                           |
| ids/Tools/Documents/Resources/Activities |                           |
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| **C.** Continued                         | **M28-I, Part I, Chapter  |
|                                          | 7**                       |
|                                          |                           |
|                                          | 7.02 (Case Status         |
|                                          | Management), 7.03 (Case   |
|                                          | Status Procedures)        |
|                                          |                           |
|                                          | **28.II.A.3**             |
|                                          | Documentation Approval    |
|                                          |                           |
|                                          | **28.IV.iv.2** Developing |
|                                          | and Administering the     |
|                                          | Veteran's Plan            |
|                                          |                           |
|                                          | **M28-1, Part II, Chapter |
|                                          | 3 Change 10**             |
|                                          |                           |
|                                          | (Authorization of program |
|                                          | charges)                  |
|                                          |                           |
|                                          | **CRCC Code of Ethics**   |
|                                          | -- A-1, A-2, A-3, A-4,    |
|                                          | Section B, C, D-1,        |
|                                          | Section F, Section I      |
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| > **Step 3. Provide rapid access to employment services.** Provide    |
| > all services and assistance outlined in the rehabilitation plan.    |
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| **Job                                    | *                         |
| Aid                                      | *References/Regulations** |
| s/Tools/Documents/Resources/Activities** |                           |
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| **D.** Provide, arrange, and/or          | **Title 38, USC, Chapter  |
| coordinate the training, education,      | 31**                      |
| employment services and/or assistance    |                           |
| listed in the veteran's rehabilitation   | Section 3100 (Purposes),  |
| plan. Professional rehabilitation        | 3104 (Scope of services   |
| assistance, services, and supervision    | and assistance), 3111     |
| will be provided in a timely, sustained, | (Regulations to promote   |
| and personalized manner.                 | satisfactory conduct and  |
|                                          | cooperation), 3117        |
| **[Guidance Document]{.underline}**      | (Employment services)     |
|                                          |                           |
| *Case Support*                           | **38 CFR**                |
|                                          |                           |
|                                          | 21.194 ("Employment       |
|                                          | services" status), 21.250 |
|                                          | (Overview of employment   |
|                                          | services), 21.252 (Job    |
|                                          | development and placement |
|                                          | services), 21.254         |
|                                          | (Supportive services),    |
|                                          | 21.256 (Incentives for    |
|                                          | employers)                |
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| Job                                     | References/Regulations     |
| Ai                                      |                            |
| ds/Tools/Documents/Resources/Activities |                            |
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| D. Continued                            | **28.I.1.B.5** Functions   |
|                                         | of the Case Manager        |
|                                         |                            |
|                                         | **M28-1, Part IV, Chapter  |
|                                         | 1**                        |
|                                         |                            |
|                                         | 1.02(b)(Job Development)   |
|                                         |                            |
|                                         | **M28-1, Part IV, Chapter  |
|                                         | 4**                        |
|                                         |                            |
|                                         | Job development and        |
|                                         | placement services         |
|                                         |                            |
|                                         | **M28-1, Part IV, Chapter  |
|                                         | 6**                        |
|                                         |                            |
|                                         | (Special incentives for    |
|                                         | employers)                 |
|                                         |                            |
|                                         | **M28-1, part IV, Chapter  |
|                                         | 8**                        |
|                                         |                            |
|                                         | (Veterans preference and   |
|                                         | affirmative action         |
|                                         | programs)                  |
|                                         |                            |
|                                         | CRCC Code of Ethics --     |
|                                         | A-1, A-2, A-3, A-4,        |
|                                         | Section B, C, D-1, I       |
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| **E.** Evaluate the veteran's progress  | **Title 38, USC, Chapter   |
| toward the completion of the objectives | 31**                       |
| of the rehabilitation plan and amend    |                            |
| the plan as needed.                     | Section 3100 (Purposes),   |
|                                         | 3104 (Scope of services    |
|                                         | and assistance), 3111      |
|                                         | (Regulations to promote    |
|                                         | satisfactory conduct and   |
|                                         | cooperation)               |
|                                         |                            |
|                                         | **38 CFR**                 |
|                                         |                            |
|                                         | 21.94 (Changing the plan), |
|                                         | 21.96 (Review of the       |
|                                         | plan), 21.98 (Appeal of    |
|                                         | disagreement regarding     |
|                                         | development of, or change  |
|                                         | in, the plan), 21.250      |
|                                         | (Overview of employment    |
|                                         | services), 21.252 (Job     |
|                                         | development and placement  |
|                                         | services), 21.254          |
|                                         | (Supportive services)      |
|                                         |                            |
|                                         | **M28-1, Part I, Chapter   |
|                                         | 7**                        |
|                                         |                            |
|                                         | 7.02 (Case Status          |
|                                         | Management)                |
|                                         |                            |
|                                         | **28.IV.iv.2.D**           |
|                                         | Administering the          |
|                                         | Veteran's Plan             |
|                                         |                            |
|                                         | **28.I.1.B.5** Functions   |
|                                         | of the Case Manager        |
|                                         |                            |
|                                         | **VR&E Letter 28-02-11,**  |
|                                         | dated 10/18/2002           |
|                                         |                            |
|                                         | **CRCC Code of Ethics** -- |
|                                         | A-1, A-2, A-3, A-4,        |
|                                         | Section B, C, D-1, I       |
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| Job                                      | References/Regulations    |
| A                                        |                           |
| ids/Tools/Documents/Resources/Activities |                           |
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| **F.** If the veteran has completed the  | **Title 38, USC, Chapter  |
| goals and objectives of an IWRP,         | 31**                      |
| determine if the veteran is entitled to  |                           |
| an employment adjustment allowance       | Section 3100 (Purposes),  |
| (EAA).                                   | 3104 (Scope of services   |
|                                          | and assistance), 3111     |
| -   Authorize EAA only if the veteran    | (Regulations to promote   |
|     has received some services under an  | satisfactory conduct and  |
|     IWRP and meets specific job          | cooperation)              |
|     readiness criteria.                  |                           |
|                                          | **38 CFR**                |
| -   Do not authorize EAA when services   |                           |
|     were only provided under an IEAP.    | 21.194 (Employment        |
|                                          | services status), 21.268  |
| -   Total of two months of EAA may be    | (Employment adjustment    |
|     authorized. Each month of EAA may be | allowance)                |
|     authorized following 30 days of the  |                           |
|     veteran's documented satisfactory    | **M28-1, Part III,        |
|     participation in job search or       | Chapter 4**               |
|     employment activities while in Job   |                           |
|     Ready/Employment Services status.    | 4.06 (Employment          |
|                                          | Adjustment Allowance)     |
|                                          |                           |
|                                          | **Circular 28-97-1        |
|                                          | Revised, ¶10**            |
|                                          |                           |
|                                          | Payment of employment     |
|                                          | adjustment allowance      |
|                                          | requires satisfactory     |
|                                          | pursuit of VA approved    |
|                                          | program of employment     |
|                                          | services.                 |
|                                          |                           |
|                                          | **CRCC Code of Ethics**   |
|                                          | -- A-1, A-2, a-3, Section |
|                                          | B, C, D-1, Section I      |
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| **G.** Following successful placement in | **Title 38, USC, Chapter  |
| suitable employment, provide employment  | 31**                      |
| assistance and job retention services to |                           |
| the veteran for at least 60 days. The    | Section 3100 (Purposes),  |
| case manager and/or other service        | Section 3101              |
| providers are responsible for assisting  | (Definitions), 3104       |
| the veteran until the veteran has        | (Scope of services and    |
| satisfactorily adjusted to employment.   | assistance), 3111         |
|                                          | (Regulations to promote   |
| ***Note:*** If the veteran does not      | satisfactory conduct and  |
| complete the objectives of the           | cooperation)              |
| rehabilitation plan, but has retained    |                           |
| suitable employment, then the case       | **38 CFR**                |
| manager will provide employment          |                           |
| assistance and/or job retention          | 21.94 (Changing the       |
| services.                                | plan), 21.96 (Review of   |
|                                          | the plan), 21.98 (Appeal  |
| **[CWINRS/BDN Activity]{.underline}**    | of disagreement regarding |
|                                          | development of, or change |
| Update the Placement tab with            | in, the plan), 21.152     |
| information about the veteran's          | (Job development and      |
| employment. Manually update BDN CAST     | placement services)       |
| screen with employment information.      |                           |
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| A                                        |                           |
| ids/Tools/Documents/Resources/Activities |                           |
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| G. Continued                             | **M28-1, Part I, Chapter  |
|                                          | 7**                       |
|                                          |                           |
|                                          | 7.02 (Case Status         |
|                                          | Management)               |
|                                          |                           |
|                                          | **28.III.2.1.a** Suitable |
|                                          | Employment                |
|                                          |                           |
|                                          | **28.I.1.B.5** Functions  |
|                                          | of the Case Manager       |
|                                          |                           |
|                                          | **M28-1, Part III,        |
|                                          | Chapter 3**               |
|                                          |                           |
|                                          | 3.01 (Case Management     |
|                                          | Supervision is by         |
|                                          | Personal Contact)         |
|                                          |                           |
|                                          | **M28-1, Part IV, Chapter |
|                                          | 1**                       |
|                                          |                           |
|                                          | 1.03(b) (Monthly Reviews  |
|                                          | of Employment Services    |
|                                          | Cases)                    |
|                                          |                           |
|                                          | **M28-1, Part IV, Chapter |
|                                          | 6**                       |
|                                          |                           |
|                                          | (Special incentives for   |
|                                          | employers)                |
|                                          |                           |
|                                          | CRCC Code of Ethics -     |
|                                          | A-1, A-2, A-3, A-4,       |
|                                          | Section B, C, D-1, I      |
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| > **Step 4. Concluding Activities.** Complete all necessary actions   |
| > to determine whether the veteran has achieved rehabilitation. If    |
| > rehabilitation will not be achieved, move the case to the           |
| > appropriate case status.                                            |
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| A                                        |                           |
| ids/Tools/Documents/Resources/Activities |                           |
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| **H.** Based on the results of plan      | **Title 38, USC, Chapter  |
| implementation and provision of          | 31**                      |
| services, move the case to               |                           |
|                                          | Section 3100 (Purposes),  |
| -   **Rehabilitated status** when        | Section 3101              |
|                                          | (Definitions), 3104       |
| ```{=html}                               | (Scope of services and    |
| <!-- -->                                 | assistance), 3111         |
| ```                                      | (Regulations to promote   |
| -   the veteran has successfully         | satisfactory conduct and  |
|     completed the rapid access to        | cooperation)              |
|     employment program goals, and        |                           |
|                                          | **38 CFR** 21.184         |
| -   the veteran has maintained suitable  | ("Evaluation and          |
|     employment for at least 60 days.     | planning" status), 21.196 |
|                                          | ("Rehabilitated" status), |
| ```{=html}                               | 21.197 ("Interrupted"     |
| <!-- -->                                 | status), 21.283           |
| ```                                      | (Rehabilitated) 21.362    |
| -   **Interrupted status** when          | (Satisfactory conduct and |
|                                          | cooperation), 21.364      |
| ```{=html}                               | (Unsatisfactory conduct   |
| <!-- -->                                 | and cooperation), 21.420  |
| ```                                      | (Informing the veteran)   |
| -   there is a need to suspend services  |                           |
|     being provided under the veteran's   | **M28-1, Part I, Chapter  |
|     rapid access to employment program,  | 7**                       |
|     or                                   |                           |
|                                          | 7.02 (Case Status         |
| ```{=html}                               | Management), 7.03 (Case   |
| <!-- -->                                 | Status Procedures)        |
| ```                                      |                           |
| -   **Evaluation and Planning status**   | **28.III.4** (Veterans'   |
|     when                                 | Resp                      |
|                                          | onsibilities-Satisfactory |
| ```{=html}                               | Conduct and Cooperation), |
| <!-- -->                                 | (Failure to Maintain      |
| ```                                      | Satisfactory Conduct and  |
| -   the determination is made that       | Cooperation)              |
|     significant redevelopment of the     |                           |
|     IWRP or IEAP is required, or         | **28.III.2.B** (Informing |
|                                          | the Veteran of Adverse    |
| -   development of an alternative plan   | Actions)(Appellate        |
|     of services is being considered, and | Procedures)               |
|                                          |                           |
| -   the veteran reports for scheduled    | **VR&E Letter 28-02-10**  |
|     appointment.                         |                           |
|                                          | (Requirement for the      |
|     ***Note:*** Closure in Rehabilitated | Vocational Rehabilitation |
|     status requires the case manager to  | (VR&E) Officer's          |
|     provide the veteran with due         | Signature on all Outcome  |
|     process.                             | Cases)                    |
|                                          |                           |
|     **[CWINRS/BDN                        | CRCC Code of Ethics -     |
|     Activity]{.underline}**              | A-1, A-2, A-3, A-4,       |
|                                          | Section B, C, D-1, I      |
| Update case status and notes as          |                           |
| appropriate. Manually update BDN CAST    |                           |
| screen.                                  |                           |
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#### 2. Required Documents for Rapid Access to Employment Plans

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| ##### In   | > This topic contains the list of documents used for    |
| troduction | > rapid access to employment plans.                     |
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| ##### C    | > December 29, 2006                                     |
| hange Date |                                                         |
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|            |   | Document                  | Description               |   |
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|            |   | *VA Form 28-0805, Rapid   | Provides an orientation   |   |
|            |   | Access to Employment      | to the rapid access to    |   |
|            |   | Program Orientation*      | employment process,       |   |
|            |   |                           | including                 |   |
|            |   |                           |                           |   |
|            |   |                           | -   mission and goal of   |   |
|            |   |                           |     VR&E rapid access to  |   |
|            |   |                           |     employment program    |   |
|            |   |                           |                           |   |
|            |   |                           | -   types of services and |   |
|            |   |                           |     resources available   |   |
|            |   |                           |                           |   |
|            |   |                           | -   case manager's role   |   |
|            |   |                           |                           |   |
|            |   |                           | -   veteran's role, and   |   |
|            |   |                           |                           |   |
|            |   |                           | -   rapid access to       |   |
|            |   |                           |     employment case       |   |
|            |   |                           |     support               |   |
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|            |   | *VA Form 28-8872,         | Outlines the services     |   |
|            |   | Rehabilitation Plan*      | necessary to obtain and   |   |
|            |   |                           | maintain suitable         |   |
|            |   |                           | employment.               |   |
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|            |   | *Case Support*            | Guidelines for monitoring |   |
|            |   |                           | services to a veteran in  |   |
|            |   |                           | a rapid access to         |   |
|            |   |                           | employment plan.          |   |
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