<Li> Flight training (usually limited to 60% for Ch. 30, see Ch. 33 for more flight information) </Li> <P> Under this bill, benefits may be used to pursue an undergraduate or graduate degree at a college or university, a cooperative training program, or an accredited independent study program leading to a degree . </P> <P> "Chapter 31" is a vocational rehabilitation program that serves eligible active duty servicemembers and veterans with service - connected disabilities . This program promotes the development of suitable, gainful employment by providing vocational and personal adjustment counseling, training assistance, a monthly subsistence allowance during active training, and employment assistance after training . Independent living services may also be provided to advance vocational potential for eventual job seekers, or to enhance the independence of eligible participants who are presently unable to work . </P> <P> In order to receive an evaluation for Chapter 31 vocational rehabilitation and / or independent living services, those qualifying as a "servicemember" must have a memorandum service - connected disability rating of 20% or greater and apply for vocational rehabilitation services . Those qualifying as "veterans" must have received, or eventually receive, an honorable or other - than - dishonorable discharge, have a VA service - connected disability rating of 10% or more, and apply for services . Law provides for a 12 - year basic period of eligibility in which services may be used, which begins on the latter of separation from active military duty or the date the veteran was first notified of a service - connected disability rating . In general, participants have 48 months of program entitlement to complete an individual vocational rehabilitation plan . Participants deemed to have a "serious employment handicap" will generally be granted exemption from the 12 - year eligibility period and may receive additional months of entitlement as necessary to complete approved plans . </P>

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