Extended Evaluation Program/VRE Atlanta VARO
Relocating from Buffalo to Atlanta, Buffalo counselor says I'll go into "Extended Evaluation Program" in Atlanta. Is anyone familiar w/this program, Atlanta VRE, etc?
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I would contact the local VRC and inquire about the transfer of your case, just to make sure it is in progress. I am good. Realizing that the next year is going to fly by for me gets me nervous and...
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My counselor from Buffalo said to call in 10 days, well tomorrow will be the 10th. I'll probably go to VAMC (Atlanta) tomorrow anyway. I'd probably be on hold an hour here. It's crazy...My condolences...
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Well finally had first meeting with Atlanta VRC (VocRehab Counselor), & just have to sign contract to start training/work program at Goodwill.. What do I, & dependents qualify for in this EEP...
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The EE portion of VRE is just like any other portion as far as pay goes. If you are in training/NPWE/apprenticeship, etc., you are paid at the rate you are attending. So if you are working 20 hours...
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Monthly stipend would be subsistence allowance, correct?So, veteran "has to be paid" at journeyman level, regardless of experience in field, program, etc? Asking because I did a Painting...
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Yes, ms and sa are the same in this conversation. Nothing is obligated while your claim is pending, so this would not apply. Also, you write "claim was pending" and I think of compensation, not 31,...
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Yes, compensation claim was pending. If EEP doesn't work for me, what's next?
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Just a quick note about the 100% IU rating: when I was rated 100% IU in 2004 (90% medical) I was also rated as permanent and total with no further exams. I was also awarded Chapter 35 for my...
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Sorry I have been out of touch for a bit...no internet/cell service at my crappy hotel on vacation!HMCLiz, thanks for your input on the 90% being converted to 100% IU P&T. I have heard that for...
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@ Future,That's exactly it, wanting to see if I can work! But, I haven't heard from VRC (Atlanta/Decatur) in like 2 weeks. I've sent a couple emails, and think I called too. She said she'd email plan...
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futurevrc: I am at present in a program that seems to be like the EEP affair it runs for 6 months with evals during the period my question is if there is a need for some very special tools to progress...
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gjrmarine,If you are not successful in an IEEP, it would give one pause to consider future employment (and retraining for that employment). It would really depend on the entire set of circumstances,...
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futurevrc: no it makes sense and I will be looking into it in the near future the tools are quite expensive and so I have put it off but now the time has come for them and I just cannot afford to...
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My VRC's last communication w/me was March 27th, and she's suppose to be sending plan by email for me to sign. LolShe already gave me location of the Goodwill I'll be working at. It's been a month....
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I saw VRC on Wednesday, and she wanted to continue the Goodwill route. I said ok, although she wants to see me again after two mental assessments this month. Since then my deferments were completed,...
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What I meant with the pause comment is that if a person cannot successfully handle employment while in EE, why would a counselor ever find them feasible to return to employment without further...
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You are very good! I'm reluctant to work, because I don't think it'll work out for me. I don't seem to last over 9 months.And that's been maybe twice in my life. I passively clash w/supervisors. Been...
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EEP is out because of IU, and P and T decision. No ILP needs. The few things I ment'd I can get through physical therapist requesting for me. Such as mattress, etc,,,VRC, PVA NSO, and I discussed...
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Well, the decision to move you from an IEEP to consider IL was appropriate...and that's where things get weird.So many offices handle IL so differently, it is hard to predict what one might do.Did she...
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She asked questions, and handed me a couple sheets of paper (assessment).And I really didn't fit criteria,,,
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