Fill out VA 28-1900 (Disabled Veterans Application for Vocational Rehabilitation) online
VA Form 28-1900 is the application for the Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) program, formerly known as Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment. This program helps veterans with service-connected disabilities prepare for, find, and maintain suitable employment or achieve independence in daily living if employment is not feasible.
How to fill out VA 28-1900 (Disabled Veterans Application for Vocational Rehabilitation)
Enter personal and military information
Provide your full name, Social Security number, VA file number, date of birth, contact information, branch of service, and dates of active duty. Include your current service-connected disability rating percentage.
Describe your employment situation
Provide details about your current employment status, work history, and the barriers your service-connected disability creates for employment. List any education, training, or certifications you have completed.
Identify your vocational goals
Describe the type of work or career you are interested in pursuing. Indicate whether you need training, education, job placement assistance, self-employment support, or independent living services.
Sign and submit
Sign and date the application. Submit it to the VA. A VR&E counselor will contact you to schedule an initial evaluation to determine your eligibility and develop an individualized rehabilitation plan.
About VA 28-1900 (Disabled Veterans Application for Vocational Rehabilitation)
Who needs this form
Veterans with a service-connected disability rating of at least 10% (with an employment handicap) or 20% (with a serious employment handicap) who need assistance preparing for, finding, or keeping a job. Veterans must generally apply within 12 years of their disability rating or discharge, though exceptions exist for serious employment handicaps.
Where to submit
Apply online at va.gov (recommended for fastest processing), by mail to your nearest VA regional office, or in person at any VA regional office. You can also call 1-800-827-1000 for assistance with the application.
Source and content freshness
- Reviewed: 2026-02-24
- Filing deadlines may shift for weekends and holidays. Verify due dates with official instructions.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Not applying within the 12-year basic period of eligibility (though exceptions exist for serious employment handicaps)
- Failing to attend the initial evaluation appointment with a VR&E counselor after the application is submitted
- Not providing complete information about current employment barriers and vocational goals
- Assuming the program only covers education (it also covers job placement, self-employment, and independent living services)
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What services does the VR&E program provide?
The VR&E program offers five tracks of services depending on your needs: re-employment assistance if you want to return to a previous employer, rapid access to employment for job-ready veterans, self-employment support for veterans who want to start a business, employment through long-term services including education and training, and independent living services for veterans whose disabilities are too severe for employment. The program can pay for tuition, books, supplies, and provide a monthly subsistence allowance during training.
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