Here is my story. I have been using Voc Rehab for undergrad for the past three years. I have been accepted to some medical schools and wanted to extend. I got some advice from people on here and then did my own research. My rehabilitation did NOT include medical school, just a job in the field of my undergrad degree.
The OFFICIAL way you have to do this is you have request further education. You have to submit a written notice requesting a review of your current rehabilitation plan and in the notice, including what you want to be changed and why.
This is covered and required by 38 CFR 21.94 “Appeal of disagreement regarding development of, or change in the plan” and M28R, Part IV, Section C, Chapter 1.06 “Amending the Rehabilitation Plan.”
You then submit this letter to your counselor. I included my acceptance, verification that I had placed a deposit at the school, and an email from the schools certifying official stating that they do have students there using voc rehab.
Your counselor then submits this letter up the chain, along with a request for an extension and for high cost if you need it.
If you have someone telling you that voc rehab is for entry-level work ONLY, that is not being 100% honest or clear with you. The overall goal of Vocational Rehabilitation, “to become gainfully employed in an occupation consistent with the veteran’s abilities, aptitudes, and interests.” They do not ever, in any of the laws or guidelines that only entry-level employment off bachelors is allowed.
The OFFICIAL way you have to do this is you have request further education. You have to submit a written notice requesting a review of your current rehabilitation plan and in the notice, including what you want to be changed and why.
This is covered and required by 38 CFR 21.94 “Appeal of disagreement regarding development of, or change in the plan” and M28R, Part IV, Section C, Chapter 1.06 “Amending the Rehabilitation Plan.”
You then submit this letter to your counselor. I included my acceptance, verification that I had placed a deposit at the school, and an email from the schools certifying official stating that they do have students there using voc rehab.
Your counselor then submits this letter up the chain, along with a request for an extension and for high cost if you need it.
If you have someone telling you that voc rehab is for entry-level work ONLY, that is not being 100% honest or clear with you. The overall goal of Vocational Rehabilitation, “to become gainfully employed in an occupation consistent with the veteran’s abilities, aptitudes, and interests.” They do not ever, in any of the laws or guidelines that only entry-level employment off bachelors is allowed.