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VR&E (Veteran Readiness and Employment, Chapter 31) delivers its services through five tracks. You and your Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (VRC) pick the one that fits your goal, from returning to a former employer to retraining for a new career or working toward independent living.
Veterans who want to return to their former civilian employer.
The VA helps you get your old job back and works with your employer to accommodate your service-connected disability, so you can step back into a role you already know.
Veterans who are ready to work now and already have marketable skills.
Job-search support, resume and interview help, and employer coordination to get you into a job that uses your existing skill set, without a long training program first.
Veterans with significant barriers to employment for whom running a business is the most feasible path.
Business-plan development, analysis of your concept, VBOC coordination, and, when approved, funding toward tools and supplies. It is narrowly scoped under 38 CFR 21.257.
VR&E self-employment track, in depth→Veterans who need education or training to work in a different field.
The classic "go back to school" track: college, trade school, certification, or an apprenticeship in a new career field, with VRC approval. Subsistence allowance is paid while you train.
Long-term services for graduate/medical programs→Veterans whose service-connected disabilities make returning to work immediately not feasible.
Services and assistive support to help you live as independently as possible, and to work toward employment later if it becomes feasible.
Estimate/education only. Your VRC makes the official determination of your track and services under your approved rehabilitation plan. Confirm details on VA.gov or with your counselor.