Texas community resource
Veteran Readiness and Employment (Chapter 31)
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Chapter 31 services supporting employment, training, education, and independent living goals.
How to get help
Apply online through VA.gov, mail VA Form 28-1900 to the VR&E Intake Center, file in person, or work with a VA-accredited representative. Qualifying service members without a VA disability rating may need VA Form 28-0588. VA then schedules an initial evaluation with a vocational rehabilitation counselor.
Who this service helps
Veteran eligibility generally requires a discharge other than dishonorable and a qualifying VA service-connected disability rating. Service members may qualify under specified disability-rating, Physical Evaluation Board, or Integrated Disability Evaluation System circumstances. A VA vocational rehabilitation counselor determines entitlement after application.
Where this service is available
Service area: Nationwide federal rehabilitation and employment benefit available to eligible applicants in all assigned West Texas counties.
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Source: Public-source listing
Cost / fees
No application fee is stated. Authorized services and support depend on VA entitlement findings and the approved rehabilitation plan.
About this service
Veteran Readiness and Employment, also called Chapter 31 or VR&E, helps eligible veterans and service members with service-connected disabilities prepare for, find, and maintain suitable employment or pursue independent-living support. Available tracks may include reemployment, rapid access to employment, self-employment, employment through long-term services, and independent living.
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