VA Veteran Readiness and Employment (Chapter 31)

Veteran Readiness And Employment (Chapter 31) | Veterans Affairs Skip to Content An official website of the United States government Here’s how you know The .gov means it’s official. Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you're on a federal government site. The site is secure. The https:// ensures that you're connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and sent securely. Talk to the Veterans Crisis Line now Careers and employment Get benefits Veteran Readiness and Employment (Chapter 31) Support-and-services tracks Reemployment Rapid Access to Employment Self-Employment Long-Term Services Independent Living Eligibility Elegibilidad How to apply Cómo solicitar Apply now Educational and career counseling Apply now Veteran-owned small business support Manage your career Track your VR&E benefits VA Transition Assistance Find a job Find VA careers and support Print Civil Service Preference Letter Get LinkedIn classes Check claim, decision review, or appeal status Request a decision review More resources Subsistence allowance rates Check your VR&E eligibility Compare VA education benefits Program definitions Accessing VR&E through IDES Employment resources for Veterans In this section Veteran Readiness and Employment (Chapter 31) If you have a service-connected disability that limits your ability to work or prevents you from working, Veteran Readiness and Employment (formerly called Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment) can help. This program—also known as Chapter 31 or VR&E—helps you explore employment options and address education or training needs. For service members and Veterans with service-connected disabilities Explore VR&E support-and-services tracks for help learning new skills, finding a new job, starting a business, getting educational counseling, or returning to your former job. Find out if you can get VR&E benefits and services as a service member or Veteran. Find out how to apply for VR&E benefits and services as a service member or Veteran. Start your application for VR&E benefits now. If you’re wounded, injured, or fall ill while serving and can’t perform your duties, find out how you can access VR&E services as soon as possible through IDES. More helpful resources Compare education benefits for Veterans, service members, and members of the National Guard and Reserve. Find out if our counselors can help you transition from military to college life. Get links to more resources outside VA that can help you in your job search. Last updated: July 10, 2026