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VA VR&E Self-Employment Track

VA's VR&E Self-Employment track can help eligible veterans with service-connected disabilities start a business when self-employment is a viable vocational option.

About this program

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Eligibility

Eligible participants are veterans or service members entitled to VR&E benefits based on service-connected disability and employment barriers, where VA determines self-employment is appropriate and viable.

Requirements

  • Apply for and be found entitled to VA Veteran Readiness and Employment benefits.
  • Work with a VR&E counselor to determine whether self-employment is appropriate.
  • Develop a business plan for VA review and viability evaluation.