Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) Overview

Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) Overview If you are a veteran who has a Department of Veterans Affairs disability rating and an employment handicap, you may be entitled to Veteran Readiness and Employment (previously known as Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment) services under Chapter 31 of the GI Bill (VR&E). These services include but are not limited to counseling, training, education and job placement assistance. You may be eligible for many services through the VR&E program, such as: Comprehensive rehabilitation evaluation to determine abilities, skills, interests, and needs Vocational counseling and rehabilitation planning Employment services such as job-seeking skills, resume development, and other work readiness assistance Assistance finding and keeping a job, including the use of special employer incentives On-the-job training (OJT), apprenticeships, and non-paid work experiences Financial assistance for post-secondary training at a college or vocational, technical or business school Supportive rehabilitation services including case management, counseling and referral Independent living services for veterans unable to work due to the severity of their disabilities VR&E Eligibility Eligibility and entitlement for VR&E are two different things. You may meet eligibility criteria, yet not be entitled to services. The first step in the VR&E process is to be evaluated to determine if you qualify. To receive an evaluation for VR&E services, you must have an other-than-dishonorable discharge and a service-connected disability rating of at least 10% or a memorandum rating of at least 20%. Apply online at the VA's website. Period of Eligibility: Like many VA benefits, VR&E has a limited period of eligibility. The basic period of eligibility for VR&E is 12 years from the date of separation from active military service; or from the date the veteran was first notified by VA of a service-connected disability rating, whichever comes later. The basic period of eligibility can be extended if VA determines that a veteran has a serious employment handicap. more at https://www.military.com/education/gi...