Eligibility for VA Vocational Rehab and Employment 
Review VA Vocational Rehab and Employment VR&E eligibility requirements for Veterans and active - duty service members. If you have a disability that was caused or made worse by your active - duty service and that limits your ability to work or prevents you from working , you may be able to get employment support or services to help you live as independently as possible. 

If I m a Veteran, am I eligible for Vocational Rehab and Employment? 
You may be eligible for VR&E benefits and services if you re a Veteran , and you meet all of the requirements listed below. All of these must be true. You: Didn t receive a dishonorable discharge , and Have a service - connected disability rating of at least 10% from VA , and Apply for VR&E services 

Basic period of eligibility 
Your basic period of eligibility ends 12 years from the date you received notice of your : Date of separation from active military service , or First VA service - connected disability rating Please note: The basic period of eligibility may be extended if a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor VRC finds that you have a serious employment handicap SEH. Having an employment handicap means your service - connected disability limits your ability to prepare for, obtain, and maintain suitable employment a job that doesn t make your disability worse, is stable, and matches your abilities, aptitudes, and interests. 

If I m still on active duty, am I eligible for Vocational Rehab and Employment? 
You may be eligible for VR&E benefits and services if you re a service member and you meet at least one of the requirements listed below. At least one of these must be true. You: Have a 20% or higher pre - discharge disability rating memorandum rating and will soon leave the military , or Are participating in the Integrated Disability Evaluation System IDES process or awaiting discharge due to a medical condition resulting from a serious injury or illness that occurre

user: Am I in the right place to learn more about VA Vocational Rehab and Employment?

assistant: Yes, you are. We can help with eligibility requirements for veterans and active-duty service members.

assistant: Do you have a disability that was caused or made worse by your active - duty service and that limits your ability to work or prevents you from working?

user: No, my disability was caused after I was discharged.

user: Do I apply for VR&E if I am a vet?

assistant: Yes, you may be eligible for VR&E benefits if you're a veteran and you meet certain requirements.

assistant: Do all of the listed requirements apply to you?

user: Yes, all of the following is true regarding me.

assistant: You didn't receive a dishonorable discharge?

user: Correct, I was honorably discharged.

assistant: Do you have a service-connected disability that been given a rating of at least 10% from the VA?

user: No, my rating was given a 5% by the VA.

assistant: Unfortunately you must have a score of 10% or higher to qualify.

user: Are there any benefits or services that the VR&E program provides?

assistant: Yes, the VR&E program provides Vocational Rehab programs for service members and VeteransExplore VR&E support - and - services tracks for help learning new skills, finding a new job, starting a business, getting educational counseling, or returning to your former jobs.