Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E)
Apply for career counseling, job training, or education if your disability affects your ability to work.
28-1900
Education & Employment
What this form does
Apply for career counseling, job training, or education if your disability affects your ability to work.
Application for Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E, Chapter 31) — career counseling, training, and employment services.
Official VA title: Application for Veteran Readiness and Employment for Claimants with Service-Connected Disabilities
VA revision December 2, 2025 · Links verified against VA.gov August 10, 2026
Use it when: When you have a service-connected disability and want VA to evaluate whether VR&E services can help with employment, training, education, or independent living goals.
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How to use 28-1900
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Do now · 01
Before you start
Use this form when: When you have a service-connected disability and want VA to evaluate whether VR&E services can help with employment, training, education, or independent living goals.
Gather · 02
Gather your documents
Helpful when available
- VA disability rating letter — VA can review its own rating records. A VR&E counselor determines entitlement after you apply.
Waypoint · 03
Complete the form
- Your service-connected disabilities
- Current employment status
- Career goals and interests
- Education history
Go next · 04
Submit the form
Available methods
- Online
- In person
- Submission note
- Apply online, mail the official form, or bring it to a VA regional office. A VR&E counselor will contact you about the next step.
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