Chapter 31 Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Services   15

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS AMENDMENT SEE ATTACHDED DOCUMENTS

Background
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has authority, pursuant to Title 38 USC Chapters 18, 31, 35 and 36, to provide all services and assistance necessary to enable eligible Claimants with service-connected disabilities to obtain and maintain suitable employment and, if not employable, achieve independence in daily living to the maximum extent feasible.

Work Details
The Contractor will provide case management services as required to achieve the objectives of the written rehabilitation plan provided by the VA. This includes addressing medical, financial, academic, and community needs, preparing Claimants to become 'job ready,' establishing rapport with the Claimant, obtaining information needed to document the Claimant’s progress, developing and maintaining a referral system, coordinating the receipt of services with appropriate providers, serving as a liaison between service providers and educational facilities and the Regional Office - VR&E Division.

Identifying supplies and services specifically required for the Claimant by the VA approved rehabilitation plan, serving as a liaison to ensure Claimant’s receipt of needed services from various agencies, recommending revisions to the rehabilitation plan as necessary, and continually documenting contacts and actions for the file on VA Form 28-119.

Period of Performance
The duration of performance period is specified in the document.

Place of Performance
The specific geographic locations where the contract will be performed are not explicitly provided in the document.