Vocational Rehabilitation
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A disabled veteran may receive employment assistance, self-employment assistance, training in a rehabilitation facility, and college and other training. Severely disabled veterans may receive assistance to improve their ability to live independently.
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Eligibility
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Veterans and service members are eligible for vocational rehabilitation if:
They suffered a service-connected disability or disabilities in active service, and are receiving at least 20 percent compensation or would do so but for receipt of military retirement pay. Veterans with a 10 percent disability also may be found eligible if they have a serious employment handicap. The were discharged or released under other than dishonorable conditions or are hospitalized awaiting separation for a service-connected disability. They need vocational rehabilitation to overcome an employment handicap caused by their service-connected inability. Period of Rehabilitation Program:The veteran must complete a rehabilitation program within 12 years of receiving a service-connected disability rating. This period may be extended if a medical condition prevented the veteran from training or if the veteran has a serious employment handicap. Disabled veterans may receive services until they have reached their rehabilitation goal, up to 48 months. VA may provide counseling, job placement and post-employment services for up to 18 additional months.
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