VA-VRE referrals to VR for job placement

1. Provide the Employment Discussion.
2. Complete the Career Planning Preference worksheet.
3. Determine Eligibility (See Eligibility - Non-SSDI/SSI Chapter)
4. Develop the IPE.
5. Provide Job Seeking Skills Training and/or the coordinated services.
6. Refer/assign case to an Employment Specialist for placement once approved by Office Director.
7. The Employment Specialist will keep the VA-VRE worker informed. (Monthly contact is recommended.)

VR referrals to VA-VRE

1. Refer individuals to VA-VRE if you believe the individual is a veteran with a service-connected disability. Referrals are made by telephone or email to:

   Paul Brejcha
   VR&E Program Support Assistant
   402.420.4343
   Paul.Brejcha@va.gov

2. Ask Paul Brejcha to whom the VRE case will be assigned. Current VA-VRE Staff are listed on VRIS under ‘Directories’.
3. Contact the VA-VRE staff member assigned to coordinate services. If the veteran is eligible for VRE services and VRE staff agree with the VR/Client IPE they will likely help pay for necessary services.
4. Maintain contact with the VRE worker (monthly contact is recommended).

Staff from Nebraska Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) and VA-VRE will work collaboratively in serving veterans who are eligible for both programs prepare for, obtain, and retain employment..

Medical and vocational information will be shared between both agencies when needed.

Both agencies prepare written plans with the veteran. These will be provided to the other agency when needed.

When both agencies and the veteran agree on a plan the VA-VRE will pay for many of the services needed.

VA-VRE will make referrals to VR for assistance with job placement for veterans they are working with. VA-VRE will provide medical information and a copy of the veteran's written plan. VR staff will agree to the VA-VRE/client written plan and proceed with job placement unless there are serious concerns.