Eligibility for Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment has been extended through December 31st, 2015 for Veterans and Servicemembers: -Participating in the Integrated Disability EvaluationSystem (IDES) or certified by the Military as having a severe injury or illness that may prevent them from performing their duties. -Who apply for VR&E services and report for an evaluation with a VR&E counselor before separating from active duty. This was extended from 12/31/2014 by the passage of the National Defense Authorization Act. Other Veterans may be eligible for VR&E because of service connected disabilities. See the link below for all eligibility details. benefits.va.gov/vocrehab/eligibility_and_entitlement.asp
Posted on: Sat, 17 Jan 2015 00:19:35 +0000