Am I eligible for employment if I'm still on active duty?
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Yes, you may be eligible if you're a service member and meet at least one requirement from our list.
What are the requirements?
Will you be leaving the military soon with a 20% or higher pre-discharge disability rating?
Yes, I am rated at 40% and I will be discharged in a couple months.
Then you would be eligible for either vocational rehab or employment.
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Do I have to be a veteran to qualify for VR&E benefits?
Yes, you must be a veteran to qualify.
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Is there a basic period of eligibility?
Yes, your basic period of eligibility ends 12 years from the date you received notice of your date of separation from active military service or your first VA service-connected disability rating.
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If I received a dishonorable discharge, can I still qualify for VR&E?
Did you actually receive either a bad conduct or dishonorable discharge?
Yes, I was given a dishonorable discharge.
You may not be eligible then. You can find out how to apply for a discharge review.
