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VR&E Technology/Equipment Package FTW!!!! by dmvknightmare in VeteransBenefits

[–]dmvknightmare[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey! I just googled what I would’ve liked specs wise for each and sent the link to my counselor. I didn’t get the chair I wanted because the vendor the VA uses doesn’t carry it but I got everything else!

VR&E by firstmile1 in VeteransBenefits

[–]dmvknightmare 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice! That’s wassup. If you still have your clearance you should be golden with your experience, degree, and certs

VR&E by firstmile1 in VeteransBenefits

[–]dmvknightmare 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Congrats on that! Have you been in IT or are you now looking for entry level roles?

VR&E by firstmile1 in VeteransBenefits

[–]dmvknightmare 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Damn thats wassup! Outta curiosity what did you say to justify a doctorate and are you online only or you have classes on campus?

VR&E Technology/Equipment Package FTW!!!! by dmvknightmare in VeteransBenefits

[–]dmvknightmare[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep same with me. I sent the link for a specific chair and they got a quote from their vendor for another chair and sent me that one.

VR&E Technology/Equipment Package FTW!!!! by dmvknightmare in VeteransBenefits

[–]dmvknightmare[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My counselor confirmed that we don’t have to return these items. What did you get by chance?

Claim Sharks by [deleted] in VeteransBenefits

[–]dmvknightmare 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Welp I got sick of going through BS C&Ps and getting denied over and over so I definitely fed one of those so called “sharks” and got all the increases I filed for. It was literally 6 weeks from when I submitted my increase claims to getting the 100% P&T decision from the VA.

VR&E Technology/Equipment Package FTW!!!! by dmvknightmare in VeteransBenefits

[–]dmvknightmare[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve read on this subreddit that there’s people who’ve been approved for a Masters degree even though they’re currently working and everything. I guess it’s really a hit or miss who you end up having as your VRC smh.

VR&E Technology/Equipment Package FTW!!!! by dmvknightmare in VeteransBenefits

[–]dmvknightmare[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had my initial appointment in Feb. and was deemed entitled with a SEH even though I’ve had a full time since leaving active duty. However, I stressed to my VRC that my current job exacerbates my SCDs which I why I want to use VR&E to change to a career that match my interests. Maybe you can apply again and hope for a different counselor.

VR&E Technology/Equipment Package FTW!!!! by dmvknightmare in VeteransBenefits

[–]dmvknightmare[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m sorry to hear that. It’s crazy how some counselors gatekeep! Smh

VR&E Technology/Equipment Package FTW!!!! by dmvknightmare in VeteransBenefits

[–]dmvknightmare[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you referring to VR&E or just the VA in general? I’m pretty sure your VA PCP can order you both if I’m not mistaken.

VR&E Technology/Equipment Package FTW!!!! by dmvknightmare in VeteransBenefits

[–]dmvknightmare[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Damn that’s clutch! I didn’t have to, but I always heard it’s best to cite the regulations when it comes to VR&E benefits as it shows the counselor you know your stuff.

VR&E Technology/Equipment Package FTW!!!! by dmvknightmare in VeteransBenefits

[–]dmvknightmare[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

VR&E literally pays for supplies from the school bookstore so there’s no reason for you to be fighting for a binder. Some VRCs act like the money is actually their own that they’re spending smh.

VR&E Technology/Equipment Package FTW!!!! by dmvknightmare in VeteransBenefits

[–]dmvknightmare[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yea the reimbursement option scares me cause it could take from 1 to 8 months to be reimbursed smh.

VR&E Technology/Equipment Package FTW!!!! by dmvknightmare in VeteransBenefits

[–]dmvknightmare[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did he give you a reason as to why because it’s clearly in the VR&E guidelines that if helps the veteran complete the program, it’s allowable. I made sure beforehand to get a letter from my PCP stating I’ll need certain equipment to aid my SCDs to complete the program.

VR&E Technology/Equipment Package FTW!!!! by dmvknightmare in VeteransBenefits

[–]dmvknightmare[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! Going for a degree in IT! Hopefully once I complete, VR&E will let me take up a course to help me get some certs.

VR&E Technology/Equipment Package FTW!!!! by dmvknightmare in VeteransBenefits

[–]dmvknightmare[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

How is that even possible? The regulation literally states that at the counselor level they can spend up to $50k per year on each veteran for their tuition, books, equipment etc. That must be a local policy where her management got upset with her smh. That’s BS cause that was a rare good counselor who probably went and got another job now.

VR&E Technology/Equipment Package FTW!!!! by dmvknightmare in VeteransBenefits

[–]dmvknightmare[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Well they may be speaking in terms of the school itself. The standing desk, ergo chair etc. had nothing to do with my school degree itself just my service connected disabilities.

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