Find out how to apply for VA Voc Rehab and Employment also known as Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment , VR&E , or Chapter 31 benefits .
what if i'm eligible
we ll invite you to an orientation session at your nearest VA regional benefit office .
What happens after I apply?
we ll schedule a meeting for you with a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor VRC to find out if you have an employment handicap and if you re eligible for VR&E benefits and services .
how they make the decision to approve or denyv
You have an employment handicap if 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 if I m a service member who hasn t yet received a service-connected disability rating?
You don t need to wait for a rating . please fill out VA Vocational Rehabilitation - Getting Ahead After You Get Out VA Form 28 - 0588 .
At least one of these must be true: Going through the Physical Evaluation Board process , or Expecting an other than dishonorable discharge and have a VA memorandum rating of 20 % or more
these points are mandatory?
Yes, Going through the Physical Evaluation Board process.
what else should i fulfill