(including dependents); INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: See Appendix IV of the Catalog for Veterans Benefits Administration field offices. Headquarters Office: Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration, Vocational Rehabilitation and Counseling Service (28), Washington, DC 20420. Telephone: (202) 273-7419. VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION FOR DISABLED VETERANS Current Year: Grants: $403,206,000 Loans: $2,401,000 Other: $0,000 Total: $405,607,000 OBJECTIVES: To provide all services and assistance necessary to enable service-disabled veterans and service persons hospitalized or receiving outpatient medical care services or treatment for a service- connected disability pending discharge to get and keep a suitable job. When employment is not reasonably feasible, the program can provide the needed services and assistance to help the individual learn skills to achieve maximum independence in daily living. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Pre-application Coordination: None. This program is excluded from coverage under E.O. 12372. Application Procedure: Obtain an application (VA Form 28-1900) from any VA office or regional office (see Appendix IV of the Catalog) and submit it to the nearest VA regional office. Award Procedure: Awards are authorized at the regional office for direct distribution to beneficiaries. Deadlines: Generally, vocational rehabilitation must be accomplished within
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