The Department of Veterans Affairs provides an online tool for veterans enrolled in Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E), also called Chapter 31 benefits, to track where they are in the program. This status page shows your current phase in the VR&E process, such as applicant, evaluation, plan development, rehabilitation to employment, or employment services, and it also displays your assigned Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (VRC) along with their contact information.
VR&E is a distinct benefit from disability compensation, though eligibility is tied to having a service-connected disability rating and an employment handicap determination under 38 CFR 21.51 and related sections of 38 CFR Part 21. The program moves through several stages after you submit VA Form 28-1900, Disabled Veterans Application for Vocational Rehabilitation. First is the initial evaluation, where a counselor determines entitlement. If found eligible, you and your counselor develop an Individualized Written Rehabilitation Plan (IWRP) outlining your vocational goals, whether that involves independent living services, further education, on-the-job training, or direct job placement assistance.
Official 2026 VA monthly compensation, including the 2.8% COLA increase.
Dependent add-ons start at a 30% rating. Child-only and dependent-parent rates: see the full 2026 pay chart.
| Rating | Monthly (2026, incl. 2.8% COLA) |
|---|---|
| 10% | $180.42 |
| 20% | $356.66 |
| 30% | $552.47 |
| 40% | $795.84 |
| 50% | $1,132.90 |
| 60% | $1,435.02 |
| 70% | $1,808.45 |
| 80% | $2,102.15 |
| 90% | $2,362.30 |
| 100% | $3,938.58 |
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Analyze my claim free →Because VR&E involves ongoing case management, delays or communication gaps with a counselor are common complaints among veterans in the program. Having a self-service tool to see your exact stage and direct contact information can help you follow up proactively rather than waiting on returned calls or emails. If your status appears stalled for an extended period, contacting your VR&E office directly, or asking for a supervisor if your assigned counselor is unresponsive, is a reasonable step of self-advocacy within the process.
This status tool does not replace formal determinations or appeals related to disability compensation ratings. If you disagree with an entitlement decision under VR&E specifically, you generally have the right to request review through the same appellate mechanisms available for other VA benefit determinations, including a Higher-Level Review, Supplemental Claim, or Board Appeal, depending on the type of decision involved.
If you are currently participating in or have applied for VR&E and want to see where your case stands, log into your account at va.gov and navigate to the VR&E benefit status page to view your current phase and counselor contact details, and reach out to your counselor directly if you have questions about next steps in your plan.
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