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We have a lot of great feedback concerning those using and qualifying for Chapter 31 VR&E Benefits over the past few years on some of our existing threads. I thought I would start a new one to gauge specifically towards the slight changes on Chapter 31 and overcoming Voc-Rehab Counselors (VRC's) along our journey. Questions are still welcomed as how to extend or qualify to earn or maintain these benefits.
I'll start with my updated outline thus far from the transition of Active Duty Service to Veteran Status and try to report my own updates of my success or downfall of gaining Chapter 31 Benefits by the time my professional program in pharmacy starts August 13th of 2019:
**Medical Evaluation Board Phase** (MEB) Initiation: September 21st 2018 (Treatments and Building case since May 2017 - March 2018).
**Informal/Formal Physical Evaluation Board Phase** (PEB Exam): October 4th - 5th 2018
**Formal Physical Evaluation Board Preliminary Rating** (FPEB): October 31st 2018
**DOD / VA Final Rating**: December 3rd 2018 (70% DOD / 80% VA --> bumped later to 100%)
**Final Orders**: December 12th 2018 (Separation Date February 25th 2019)
**VRC State of Texas Assigned**: October 10th 2018
**VRC State of Texas Rejection of Chapter 31**: November 14th 2018
Reason: B.S. Biochemistry and will not approve a Professional Doctorate Program as entry level employment
Currently on permissive leave and have appointment with new VRC in Kansas December 21st and will download my info on e-benefits while under the NDAA (National Defense Authorization Act) until I'm considered a service connected disabled vet on February 26th 2019.
Goal: Prove SEH by showing my disabilities keeping me from gaining “degree related” employment while maintaining doctor appointments in new state with my acceptance letter in hand for School of Pharmacy.
I will update my progression as time goes. Others feel free to report your journey or questions when it comes to Chapter 31. If you were successful, please let us know what part of your process helped you the most. The more stories and questions we can build, the better off we all can be while applying for this entitlement.
I'll start with my updated outline thus far from the transition of Active Duty Service to Veteran Status and try to report my own updates of my success or downfall of gaining Chapter 31 Benefits by the time my professional program in pharmacy starts August 13th of 2019:
**Medical Evaluation Board Phase** (MEB) Initiation: September 21st 2018 (Treatments and Building case since May 2017 - March 2018).
**Informal/Formal Physical Evaluation Board Phase** (PEB Exam): October 4th - 5th 2018
**Formal Physical Evaluation Board Preliminary Rating** (FPEB): October 31st 2018
**DOD / VA Final Rating**: December 3rd 2018 (70% DOD / 80% VA --> bumped later to 100%)
**Final Orders**: December 12th 2018 (Separation Date February 25th 2019)
**VRC State of Texas Assigned**: October 10th 2018
**VRC State of Texas Rejection of Chapter 31**: November 14th 2018
Reason: B.S. Biochemistry and will not approve a Professional Doctorate Program as entry level employment
Currently on permissive leave and have appointment with new VRC in Kansas December 21st and will download my info on e-benefits while under the NDAA (National Defense Authorization Act) until I'm considered a service connected disabled vet on February 26th 2019.
Goal: Prove SEH by showing my disabilities keeping me from gaining “degree related” employment while maintaining doctor appointments in new state with my acceptance letter in hand for School of Pharmacy.
I will update my progression as time goes. Others feel free to report your journey or questions when it comes to Chapter 31. If you were successful, please let us know what part of your process helped you the most. The more stories and questions we can build, the better off we all can be while applying for this entitlement.