SPC Jason S8369954<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>If so, is VocRehab still an option?Can I finish my college degree program while being on TDIU?2023-07-13T13:56:37-04:00SPC Jason S8369954<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>If so, is VocRehab still an option?Can I finish my college degree program while being on TDIU?2023-07-13T13:56:37-04:002023-07-13T13:56:37-04:00COL Randall C.8370198<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Specific to your question, there is nothing that prohibits the use of Vocational Rehabilitation if you are TDIU and many do. However, TDIU and VR&E address different needs of a disabled veteran.<br /><br />The VR&E program provides education and training assistance to veterans with service-connected disabilities who need help preparing for, finding, and keeping suitable employment. TDIU benefits compensate individuals who cannot work gainfully because of a service-related physical or mental disability or disabilities.<br /><br />Theoretically, you could be rated as TDIU according to the VA and be approved for Voc Rehab by a VA counselor. <br /><br />However, I would advise you to discuss the situation with a VSO and/or a VR&E counselor. The VA made some changes to the M28C references* (think of this as the VA VR&E bible) about six years ago regarding TDIU and VR&E.<br />------------------------------------<br />* <a target="_blank" href="https://www.knowva.ebenefits.va.gov/system/templates/selfservice/va_ssnew/help/customer/locale/en-US/portal/">https://www.knowva.ebenefits.va.gov/system/templates/selfservice/va_ssnew/help/customer/locale/en-US/portal/</a> [login to see] 01018/content/ [login to see] 43195/M28C-Table-of-Contents?query=M28 <div class="pta-link-card answers-template-image type-default">
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Response by COL Randall C. made Jul 13 at 2023 3:21 PM2023-07-13T15:21:57-04:002023-07-13T15:21:57-04:002023-07-13T13:56:37-04:00