VR&E Interview for Additional Rehabilitation

You may be eligible for a VR&E re-evaluation to explore additional rehabilitation services, including potential retraining, as your prior employment was interrupted due to your service-connected disability. Under 38 CFR 3.156(b) and 38 CFR 21.57, a veteran who previously completed a rehabilitation program is entitled to re-evaluation if their employment is interrupted due to a service-connected disability. The key is establishing a nexus between your job loss and your disability; the policy change you mention may have created demands that exacerbated your condition. You should immediately contact your local VR&E office to request a Comprehensive Evaluation (Form 28-1900) and be prepared to provide documentation, including your termination notice and a statement from your treating physician linking the job loss to your disability (e.g., if anxiety, depression, or cognitive impairments related to a rated condition prevented policy compliance). Cite diagnostic codes like 9411 (PTSD) or 9434 (major depressive disorder) if applicable, referencing the rating criteria in 38 CFR 4.130. While not identical, the principle in *DeLuca v. Brown* (regarding aggravation) supports that worsened conditions affecting employability warrant renewed assessment. Actionable steps: 1) Gather all employment and medical evidence; 2) File VA Form 28-1900; 3) Clearly articulate in your interview how your service-connected disability directly led to your inability to meet the new policy, resulting in job loss. This is educational information based on VA policy and procedure, not legal or medical advice; for case-specific guidance, consult a Veterans Service Organization or accredited attorney.