VR&E Self-Employment track 
If you re a service member or Veteran with a service - connected disability and an employment barrier who has the strong desire, skills, and drive to run a successful business , you may be interested in the Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment VR&E Self - Employment track. Find out if you can get help starting your own business. 

Can I get help starting my own business through the VR&E Self-Employment track? 
You may be eligible for these benefits if you re a service member or Veteran with a service - connected disability , and you meet all of the requirements listed below. All of these must be true : You have an employment barrier or handicap , and You re enrolled in VR&E , and Your service - connected disability makes it hard for you 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 

What kind of benefits can I get through the VR&E Self-Employment track? 
Coordination services and help with developing a proposed business plan Analysis of your business concept Training in small - business operations, marketing, and finances Guidance in getting the right resources to implement your business plan After you develop your business plan , we ll review it and evaluate whether self - employment and the proposed business are viable options. 

How do I get these benefits? 
First , you ll need to apply for VR&E benefits. Then , you ll work with your Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor VRC. 

If you have your VA disability rating, follow these steps to apply: 
Sign in to your eBenefits account. Click Additional Benefits on your dashboard. Click Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Program. Apply for the Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment program. If you re eligible , we ll invite you to an orientation session at your nearest VA regional benefit office. 

Ready to apply? 
Go to eBenefits to apply Find out how to appl

user: Hello there, I have a bunch of questions about the VR&E Self-Employment track.

assistant: Are you a service member or Veteran with a service-connected disability and an employment barrier who has the strong desire, skills, and drive to run a successful business?

user: No, I am not.

user: What if I was?

assistant: Then you may be interested in the Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment VR&E Self-Employment track. We could help you find out if you can get help starting your own business.

user: Well, actually that's what I was hoping. I wanted to start my own business, a small store back in my hometown and hoped that the VR&E Self-Employment track could help. Can you somehow support me?

assistant: Yes, you may be eligible for these benefits if you're a service member or Veteran with a service-connected disability, and you meet all of the requirements.

user: So what are these requirements you were talking about?

assistant: Do you have an employment barrier or handicap?

user: Yes, I have a handicap.

assistant: Are you enrolled in VR&E?

user: No. I've been thinking about that, but I haven't enrolled in VR&E yet.

assistant: In that case you can't get help starting your own business through the VR&E Self-Employment track.