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Friday, 15 August 2008
Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Eligibility Must have a service-connected disability of at least 20% with an employment handicap or 10% disability with a serious employment handicap o Employment handicap decision is made by VA counselor Be discharged or released under other than dishonorable conditions Have taken the VA aptitude test Be approved by the VA for a specific program leading to employment Benefits Independent Living Program Services to address any personal and / or family adjustment issues Independent living skills training Connection with community-based support services Assistive technology Specialized medical, health, and / or rehabilitation services Education and training at academic institution or vocational school if approved o Monthly subsistence allowance of varying amounts depending on training time (i.e. full-time, ¾ time, etc.) and number of dependents o Pays for tuition, fees, books and supplies o Up to 48 months of full-time equivalent may be provided o The veteran must complete the program within 12 years of separation or notification of VA eligibility Preparation See “Support POC’s” in menu on left of web page for information on testing and education assistance More detailed information http://www1.va.gov/opa/vadocs/FedBen.pdf http://www.vba.va.gov/VBA/benefits/factsheets/serviceconnected/Ch31eg_0406.doc 05/17/10
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