Veteran Readiness and Employment (Formerly Vocational Rehabilitation)

If you’re a service member or Veteran and have a disability that was caused - or made worse - by your active-duty service and that limits your ability to work or prevents you from working, you may be able to get employment support or services to help you live as independently as possible. 

1. Eligibility: You’re eligible to apply for VR&E benefits and services if you meet both of these requirements: 
   • All of these must be true: 
     • You didn’t receive a dishonorable discharge, and 
     • You have a service-connected disability rating of at least 10% from VA
       
       
   • If you were discharged from active duty before January 1, 2013, your basic period of eligibility ends 12 years from one of these dates, whichever comes later:
     • The date you received notice of your date of separation from active duty, or
     • The date you received your first VA service-connected disability rating
       
       
   • If you were discharged from active duty on or after January 1, 2013, the 12-year basic period of eligibility doesn’t apply to you. There’s no time limit on your eligibility.
     
     
2. Common Forms Required (Others may be needed)
   • VA Form 28-1900
     
     
3. Additional Information
   • Veteran Readiness and Employment (Chapter 31)