DVR changes in certification for retraining under s. 102.61. At Mr. Krohm's request, Terry Schnapp, James Juran and Tom Neuman from DWD's Division of Vocational Rehabilitation explained proposed changes in service delivery to worker's compensation clients. WC retraining benefits are contingent upon DVR certification of eligibility for instructional retraining under the federal Vocational Rehabilitation Act. Employers have no input into DVR's decision about the type of retraining program. Working with the Council in the 1970's, DVR agreed not to certify employes for retraining if the pre-injury employer or another employer offered suitable employment.
Injured workers engage in a comprehensive job search.
DVR limits retraining to pre-injury earning capacity, rather than maximizing earnings. DVR's new process will eliminate these 3 steps. DVR's other clients do not have significant job skills and former employers willing to take them back. The DVR representatives said that federal law required them to treat all clients the same. Mr. Vinge asked if order of selection will continue.