Va Vocational Rehabilitation Archives

There are major changes afoot within the VA Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment program – – some might even call it a facelift of sorts. What do Artificial Intelligence, new policies, …

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Jun 19 2017June 19, 2017

VA Vocational Rehabilitation Conference Holds First Veterans Panel

54 Comments / Vocational Rehabilitation / By Benjamin Krause

This year’s VA Vocational Rehabilitation conference was the first of its kind held at the newly remodeled St. Paul Regional Office, but that was not the only first. The conference …

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Aug 19 2014August 19, 2014

How To Make Your VA Voc Rehab Counselor Love You

5 Comments / Ben's Blog, Vocational Rehabilitation / By Benjamin Krause

There is a very simple thing any disabled veteran can do to make their VA Voc Rehab Counselor love you the first day. Get educated. The key to getting the …

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Apr 7 2014November 4, 2015

MMQB: VA Insider Spills Beans via Social Media

7 Comments / Ben's Blog, Monday Morning, Vocational Rehabilitation / By Benjamin Krause

Yesterday, a VA Vocational Rehab insider spilled the beans on a secret policy change inside VR&E that, if true, is handcuffing counselors and harming veterans. Just three years ago, VA …

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Jun 10 2013June 10, 2013

MMQB: Did China Hack Your VA File?

4 Comments / Ben's Blog, Disability Compensation, Monday Morning, Must Read, News & Legislation / By Benjamin Krause

Hi and thanks for checking in for this Monday Morning Quarterback. I was shocked to read about VA’s cavalier attitude toward protecting veterans data from China and other nations. Or, …

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Jun 4 2013June 3, 2013

Mailroom: Should I Appeal My Back Denial?

1 Comment / Ben's Blog / By Benjamin Krause

One veteran writes in about a back claim and whether or not to appeal the decision prior to surgery. Back injuries in general are tough with VA because VA hates …

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Apr 9 2013April 10, 2013

Mailroom: Using Vocational Rehabilitation For A 4-Year Degree

Ben's Blog, Mailroom / By Benjamin Krause

One veteran’s spouse writes in about the program. Her husband got an associates but is unable to find substantive employment. Can VA Voc Rehab help? Here’s the drill: Each week, …

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Apr 5 2013April 4, 2013

Facebook Friday: Unemployable But Stuck At 60% With A Traumatic Brain Injury

3 Comments / Ben's Blog, Disability Compensation, Facebook Friday, Vocational Rehabilitation / By Benjamin Krause

“Now what?” That’s what disabled veteran writes about due to his experience trying to get VA Vocational Rehabilitation training despite his traumatic brain injury (TBI). What are his next steps? …

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