VETSUCCESS
Vocational Rehabilitation &
Employment (VR&E)
Presenters:
Leslie Arje M.S., CRC
Heather Becker M.S., CRC
Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment
Title 38, CFR,
Chapter 31
The VR&E program assists veterans with serviceconnected disabilities in overcoming barriers to
employment to allow them to prepare for, find, and
keep suitable employment.
For veterans with service-connected disabilities so
severe that they cannot immediately consider work,
VR&E offers services to improve their ability to live
as independently as possible.
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VR&E Process
• Application and Eligibility Determination
• Chapter 31 Benefit Orientation
• Vocational Assessment/Evaluation
• Entitlement Determination
• Career Exploration and Plan Development
• Plan Implementation
• Employment Assistance
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Who is Eligible to Apply?
Veterans are eligible if they:
1.)
Have received, or will receive, a discharge that is other
than dishonorable
2.)
Have a service-connected (S-C) disability rating of at
least 10%, or a memorandum rating of 10% or more from
the Department of Veteran Affairs
3.)
Apply for Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment
(VR&E) services
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Who is Eligible to Apply?
Active Duty Service Members are eligible if they:
1.)
Expect to receive an honorable discharge upon separation
from active duty
2.)
Obtain a memorandum rating of 20% or more from the
VA
3.)
Apply for Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment
(VR&E) services
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What Happens Next
The veteran is scheduled to attend a group orientation,
then meet a VA Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
for a comprehensive evaluation to determine if he/she
is entitled for services.
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What is Entitlement
A veteran with a 20% or greater service-connected
disability must have an “Employment Handicap”:
• Vocational impairments interfering with a veteran’s ability
to prepare for, obtain, or retain employment consistent with
his or her abilities, aptitudes, and interests.
• The impairment must result in substantial part from a
service-connected disability.
• The veteran cannot have overcome the impairment with
current employment or education.
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What is Entitlement
A veteran with a 10% disability must have a “Serious
Employment Handicap”
•
Significant vocational impairments such as severe or
multiple disabilities, unstable work history, substance abuse
history, frequent hospitalizations, chronic pain, criminal
record, withdrawal from society, difficulties
communicating, etc.
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Evaluation Resources
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Rehabilitation Needs Inventory
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Vocational testing results
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Psycho-social, vocationally oriented interview
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Prior transcripts & training records
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Resume, job descriptions, performance appraisals
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Medical records & rating decision
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Consultation with other service providers
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VR&E Basic Benefit Information
A total of 48 months of combined VA education benefits
VR&E services may be used 12 years from the latter of the
following:
‾ Date of separation from active military service, or
‾ Date the veteran was first notified by VA of a
service-connected disability rating.
An extension of these limits is possible under specific
circumstances
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Who is not entitled
•
A veteran that is working and maintaining employment that
is not aggravating his or her service-connected disabilities
and is consistent with his or her interests.
•
A veteran with a 10% service connected disability or a
veteran who is beyond his or her 12-year period of
eligibility, that does not have other significant
circumstances that are affecting his/her ability to obtain or
maintain suitable employment
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The 5 Tracks
1. Re-employment
2. Rapid Access Employment
3. Employment through Long Term Services
4. Self-employment
5. Independent Living
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VR&E Basics
Program must be aligned with “suitable” employment:
• consistent with your interests, aptitudes, and abilities
• does not aggravate your disabilities
• is stable and continuing
• requires reasonably developed skills
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VR&E Basics
• Veterans can only receive one VA educational benefit during the
same semester. Veterans cannot receive more than one VA training
benefit at the same time (e.g. CH-33 and CH-31).
• Each veteran’s program is uniquely designed to meet his/her needs.
We may not be able to sponsor an advanced or second degree. You
cannot pursue just ANY type of training or education under
VetSuccess.
• Veterans are expected to find and secure their own job.
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Support Services
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Financial assistance for training costs
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Case management
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Personal adjustment counseling
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Tutoring
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Assistive technology
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Medical services
•
Independent living assistance
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Comparison of Benefits
CH-31: VR&E
CH-30; M-GI Bill
CH-33: Post 9-11
Eligibility:
Must be found entitled to
VetSuccess in order to
use.
Eligible if Entered AD after
6/30/85 and did not
decline in writing
Eligible if served AD after
9/10/01 and irrevocably
decline CH-30 GI Bill in
writing
Duration:
Up to 48 months of
education or training
benefits
36 months of F/T benefits
36 months of F/T benefits
Expiration:
Generally, within 12
years of initial finding of
eligibility
Within 10 years after last
separation date
Within 15 years of
separation date
Tuition &
Fees:
Paid directly to facility,
including textbooks &
supplies
Paid directly to veteran
Paid directly to school
Allowance:
Subsistence allowance;
although BAH
substitution is possible.
No extra allowances
BAH at E-5 with
dependents rate
Extra
services:
YES
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NO
Department of Veterans Affairs
AUTHORIZATION AND CERTIFICATION OF ENTRANCE OR REENTRANCE INTO
REHABILITATION AND CERTIFICATION OF STATUS
NOTE: Before completing this form, read the instructions and other important information on the back .
SECTION A - IDENTIFYING DATA
1. NAME AND MAILING ADDRESS OF ENTITLED INDIVIDUAL
2. VA FILE NUMBER
Bruce Springsteen
123 E Street
Steel Mill, USA 12345
XXX-XX-XXXX
3. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER
XXX-XX-XXX
SECTION B - AUTHORIZATION TO FACILITY/VENDOR
4. NAME OF SERVICES/ASSISTANCE (Include degree type when applicable)
Line 4
Indicates the degree
program and type
Chemistry-BS
5. ENROLLMENT PERIOD
6. IWRP CODE
7. FACILITY CODE
01/22/2013-05/09/2013
6060852
8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF FACILITY OR SERVICE PROVIDER (Vendor)
9. SPECIFIC GUIDELINES (Restricted hours; course approved/not
approved restricted; bookstore purchases; tutoring approved; etc).
The Boss University
2 Thunder Road
Lucky Town, USA 12345
The Department of Veterans Affairs will pay for all
tuition, fees, books and supplies following the
submission of itemized invoices to this office.
10. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CASE MANAGER OR DESIGNEE
Leslie Arje
Depatment of Veteran Affairs
130 South Elmwwod Ave.
Buffalo, NY 14202
11A. SIGNATURE OF CASE MANAGER
11B. DATE SIGNED
SECTION C - CERTIFICATION OF ATTENDANCE
12. I CERTIFY that the individual named in Item 1 began or resumed the program shown in Item 4 on the beginning date for term 1 given in Item 13A. He or she continues to
be pursuing or enrolled in that program. Charges for this program are in accordance with our current: (Check one)

VA CONTRACT OR AGREEMENT

SCHOOL CATALOG
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OTHER PUBLISHED DOCUMENTS
13. ENROLLMENT DATA
A. TERM
B. BEGINNING DATE
C. ENDING DATE
D. TYPE AND NUMBER
OF HOURS
E. TRAINING TIME
(S=semester
Q=quarter
D=de ficiency
R=residence
C=clock/shop
U=Carnegie)
(F=full-time
¾=¾-time
½=½-time
L=less than ½ time)
F. STANDARD CLASS
SESSION PER WEEK
(Only if less than the
term hours certified
or if the term is of
non-standard length)
Line 5
Indicates enrollment
period
Line 9
Specifies services / items
authorized (i.e. tuition,
fees, textbooks, supplies,
etc.)
1
2
3
4
14. LISTING OF SPECIFIC COURSES (In place of this list, you may attach a copy of registration or other documentation)
15A. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICIAL
15B. DATE SIGNED
Line 11A
MUST be signed by VRC
CH 31 VA Once Printout
• VRC’s email address should be listed on the bio page
of VA Once
• Courses need to be listed in the Remarks Section
• Indicate type of training, for example, non-degree,
undergraduate, graduate…
• NEVER amend certifications. ALWAYS process as a
change
• Be aware of VA Once codes:
5R
Rejected
5A
Accepted
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Department of Veterans Affairs
VA-ONCE Enrollment Certification Detail
Veteran
Name of Student
VA File Number
SSN
James Buffet
XXX-XX-XXXX
XXX-XX-XX
Program
Facility Code
School Name
6060852
Parrot University
Certification Number
Type of Training
8675309
Undergraduate
Program
Chemistry - BS
Dates
Date Signed
01/09/2013
Last Date of Attendance
Begin Date
01/22/2013
Date Adjustment Is Effective
End Date
05/09/2013
Last Date Credit Accrued
Description
Tuition
$9,700.00
Charge Per Lesson
Credit Hours
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Number of Lessons Student Enrolled
Clock Hours
Were lessons serviced before date sent to student?
R/D Hours
Hours in Standard Week
Training Time
Hours Trainee Is Employed
Remarks: Biochem 315, Biochem Lab 315, CHM 380, CHM 380 LAB, ENG 220, CALC 280
Lessons and Dates
Reason for Termination or Adjustment
What’s new
Ability to elect Chapter 33 BAH rate if eligible for the Post
9/11 GI Bill
• Veteran needs to complete application for Post 9/11
• VR&E counselor will assist veteran with required VR&E
paperwork
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What’s new
Vet Success on Campus
Services are offered to veterans, active duty service members,
and veterans’ dependents on campus.
• support services
• benefits information and referrals for VA benefits and services
• employment workshops and networking opportunities
• expedited entitlement decisions for students applying for CH 31
•
outreach to the community
• presentations on VA benefits and services
• coordination with the school’s referrals to other veteran specific
organizations
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What’s New
VA for Vets
Assists veterans and service members find federal employment
opportunities that match their experience, skills, and interests by:
• Translating military skills, occupation and rank into civilianfriendly language
• Building effective federal resumes to increase application
acceptance
• Assessing knowledge and skills to learn which federal civilian
jobs fit best
• Career Coaches available via phone
www.VAforVEts.VA.gov
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E-Benefits and VR&E
• Apply for vocational rehabilitation services
• Track VR&E claim status and stipend payments
www.ebenefits.va.gov
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VetSuccess.gov
VetSuccess.gov
What is VETSUCCESS.GOV?
Specialized job bank and “Job Central” bank with access to over 4 million
jobs
• National Association of State Workforce Agencies
• Direct Employers – Fortune 500 companies
Job resource tools
• Resume Builder
• Interview Skills
• Career Resources
Link to other VA benefits and services
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Online application for VR&E – Chapter 31 services
Educational Benefits
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