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New Orleans Regional Office

Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment Services


The Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E) program is the element within the VA which assists veterans with service-related injuries achieve suitable employment or enhance their ability to function independently at home and in the community.

Program Services:

Vocational Rehabilitation Services Include:

  • Assistance in finding and maintaining suitable employment
  • An evaluation of your abilities, skills, interests, and needs
  • Vocational counseling and planning
  • If needed, training such as on-the-job and non-paid work experiences
  • If needed, educational training such as certificate, two, or four-year college programs
  • Supportive rehabilitation services and additional counseling
Independent Living Services Include:
  • An evaluation to determine your independent living needs
  • Training in activities of daily living
  • Guidance and support throughout your rehabilitation program
  • Technological assistance
  • Personal adjustment counseling
  • In some cases, training to improve your ability to reach a vocational goal
VR&E Also Provides:
  • Vocational and educational guidance and counseling to assist service-members, veterans, and certain veterans' dependents in selecting an appropriate career goal and training institution
  • Vocational training to certain Vietnam veterans' children with spina bifida

 

For questions about the contents of this page or your benefits please send us an e-mail:

NewOrleans.Query@vba.va.gov 

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Reviewed/Updated:  Thursday,December 27,2001
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