VR&E (Chapter 31) Counselor - San Diego
Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (Chapter 31, VR&E) services for service-connected San Diego veterans pursuing employment, self-employment, or independent living. Tuition, fees, books, and a monthly subsistence allowance may be covered.
Programs & services
Listed on the organization's official site (va.gov), checked Aug 14, 2026. Always confirm availability with the organization.
- Veteran Readiness and Employment (Chapter 31)For service members and Veterans with service-connected disabilities.
- ReemploymentFor service members and Veterans with service-connected disabilities who need help returning to their former job.
- Rapid Access to EmploymentFor service members and Veterans with service-connected disabilities who need help finding a new job.
- Self-EmploymentFor service members and Veterans with service-connected disabilities who need help starting a business.
- Educational and career counselingFor Veterans, service members, and members of the National Guard and Reserve who may need help transitioning from military to college life.
- Accessing VR&E through IDESFor service members who are wounded, injured, or fall ill while serving and can’t perform their duties.
How to apply
Summarized from the program's official site (va.gov), checked Aug 7, 2026. Always confirm details with the program.
- Review the VR&E page to explore support-and-services tracks and check whether you can get VR&E benefits and services.
- Find out how to apply for VR&E benefits and services as a service member or Veteran.
- Start your application for VR&E benefits using the page's Apply now option.
- If you were wounded, injured, or became ill while serving and can't perform your duties, find out how to access VR&E services through IDES.
Contact
- Call the VA Education (GI Bill) Hotline at 1-888-442-4551Questions about GI Bill and VA education benefits.
Next step
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Source: VA.gov, the official U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs website. Details can change; confirm directly with the program.
View source page (www.va.gov/careers-employment/vocational-rehabilitation)
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