What Happens to Your VR&E (Vocational Rehabilitation) Account When You Die
Quick Facts
Program
Chapter 31 VR&E
Status
Notify counselor if active
Contact
Local VA VR&E office
Step-by-Step Guide
Notify VR&E counselor
If the veteran was in an active Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment program, notify their VR&E counselor immediately.
Close out active subsistence allowance
Any subsistence allowance payments should be stopped and final pay settled with the estate.
Document Now Checklist
- VR&E counselor name and contact
- Active program track and status
- Subsistence allowance details
Last verified: June 2026. Platform policies may change. Verify current procedures directly with VR&E (Vocational Rehabilitation). This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
Related Guides
Social Security
Social Security must be notified of death immediately. Benefits paid after death must be returned. Survivor benefits may be available.
IRS / Tax Returns
A final individual tax return must be filed for the year of death. Estates over $13.61M may owe federal estate tax.
Veterans Affairs (VA)
Veterans are entitled to burial benefits, a headstone or marker, a burial flag, and Presidential Memorial Certificate — all at no cost.
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