VR&E Reemployment track 
As a Veteran , you re protected under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act USERRA. This means you can t be disadvantaged in your civilian career because of your service. If you re a Veteran with a service - connected disability , the Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment VR&E Reemployment track can help your employer accommodate your needs. Your Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor VRC can provide a full range of rehabilitation services, and can refer you directly to the Department of Labor to begin the process. Find out how we can help you return to your former job and support your employer in meeting your needs. 

Can I get help returning to my former job through VR&E? 
You may be eligible for help if you re a 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 Are enrolled in Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment VR&E , and Would like to return to your former job Note: 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. 

What kind of benefits can I get? 
Help with the process of returning to the job you held before you deployed. 

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. Choose 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 eBenef

user: Could you please tell me about the VR&E Reemployment track? 

assistant: Are you a veteran? 

user: I am not a veteran, but my husband is. 

assistant: Does your husband have a service-connected disability? 

user: He does. 

assistant: The Vocational Rehabilitation Employment track can help your husband's employer accommodate his needs.  His Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor can provide a full range of rehabilitation services, and can refer him directly to the Department of Labor to begin the process.  

user: Will my husband be able to get help returning to his former job through the program? 

assistant: Is he enrolled in Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment and desiring to return to his former job? 

user: He does want to attempt to return to his former job, but needs some kind of help getting back to that with his service-related disability. 

assistant: Is he enrolled in VR&E? 

user: He is not enrolled in the program yet.  That was why I am calling you for information. 

assistant: Will he be able to get help returning to his former job through VR&E? 

user: This track can help his employer accommodate his needs.  His Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor can provide a full range of rehabilitation services, and can refer you directly to the Department of Labor to begin the process. 

assistant: It will be able to help his employer accommodate his needs.  His Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor can provide a full range of rehabilitation services, and can refer you directly to the Department of Labor to begin the process.