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Eligibility
Usually, you must first be awarded a monthly
VA disability compensation payment. In some cases, you may be eligible if you
aren't getting VA compensation. For example, if you are awaiting discharge from
the service because of a disability you may be eligible for vocational
rehabilitation.
Eligibility is also based on you meeting the
following conditions:
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You served on or after September 16, 1940
AND
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Your service-connected disabilities (SCD)
are rated at least 20% disabling by VA AND
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You need Vocational Rehabilitation to
overcome an employment handicap AND
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It has been less than 12 years since VA
notified you of your qualified SCD
To Apply
You can
apply by filling out VA Form 28-1900, Disabled Veterans Application for
Vocational Rehabilitation and mail it to the VA regional office that serves your
area. You can also apply online at
http://vabenefits.vba.va.gov/vonapp.
Benefits
The DVA may
pay the cost of tuition, fees, books, equipment, and supplies. The student
also receives a monthly subsistence allowance. This benefit may be
provided for up to 48 months and the student generally has 12 years from
the date he/she is notified of the entitlement to use the benefits.
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