Appendix BT CHAPTER 35 SPECIALIZED VOCATIONAL TRAINING FLOW

Appendix BT: CHAPTER 35 SPECIALIZED VOCATIONAL TRAINING FLOW CHART For A Qualified Dependent Who Has A Psychological, Emotional, Or Physical Condition; Who Is At Least 14 Years Old; Who Does Not Require SRT; And Has Been Determined By VRC To Be In Need Of SVT To Achieve A Vocational Goal. Application [M 28 R. VII. A. 2] Note: Eligibility determined by RPO NO DISCONTINUE CASE Close case using RC 09 and provide Dependent with Due Process and Appellate Rights. [38 CFR 21. 1034, M 28 R. VII. A. 2] INTERRUPT REHAB SERVICES – Provide Dependent with Due process. Proceed to discontinue case if dependent fails to progress for reasons cited in 38 CFR 21. 3043 or 21. 4277. DISCONTINUE CASE Close case using RC 03 and provide Dependent with Due Process and Appellate Rights. [M 28 R. VII. A 2] Services May Include, But Are Not Limited To (38 CFR 21. 4232): • Evaluation And Determination Of Need For SVT • Courses Needed To Accommodate Physical Or Mental Health Condition(s) • Program Of Training Leading To A Vocational Objective • Coordination With Resources For Career Counseling/Resume Development And Placement NEED DETERMINATION – CONSULT WITH VRP: Meet with Dependent and move case to EP status. Does Dependent need SVT to achieve a vocational goal? Can specific services and courses be identified? Is SVT in the Dependent’s best interest? [38 CFR 21. 4232] YES FEASIBILITY: Is it feasible for Dependent to pursue SVT? [38 CFR 21. 3041] YES VOCATIONAL EXPLORATION: Vocational Assessment and Rehabilitation Planning YES PLAN DEVELOPMENT: VRC and Dependent must sign the plan (IWRP). Provide VAF 28 -1905 and plan to RPO. Move case to RTE status. YES CASE MANAGEMENT: Is Dependent satisfactorily progressing in his/her training program? YES Did Dependent successfully complete rehabilitation plan? YES Job Ready: Move case to JR status. Refer Dependent to appropriate job placement services. REHABILITATE Dependent successfully completed the IWRP goals for SVT and has been referred for job placement [M 28 R. VII. A. 2] NO YES