Congratulations🎊🥳🎉😊

Thanks for sharing… how long did it take for you to get approved?

@@cochrancochran66 I fought for 4 months, sent about 200 emails & had 5 face to face meetings w/ VRC, supervisor, VREO Asst VBA dir and VBA director - so you guys get the benefit of everything I went through condensed into about two hours of videos.

@@cochrancochran66 I'm on the program but currently in the planning/ evaluation process (IDK what that means tbh) and unfortunately, I dunno how long it would take to finish. All I know is that it has been a couple of months of back-and-forth emails and I'm still sitting without any update yet. These guys are very SLOWWW tbh...

@@MiguelRodriguez-uy5vc Same for me. I finally got appendix H and G to fill out after waiting 3 months for it

I appreciate the love but y'all don't owe me anything. I just want to see you get that to which you have a right.

@@iamnicthevet Sorry! Evet we do owe you! time is like money anytime someones gives up their time for others, that is a huge sacrifice. Again Thanks for all you do! And thank you for your service.

Can you start in a self employment tract and then switch over to Long term services.

@@tech_with_jeffrey sorry I missed this but yes, thats what i did. Watch the video I did on self-employment. It goes over how I did it.

I’m going through the self employment track & was just told that it only provides 10,000$ in the track…🤔 how ever they send 30 billion to rebuild another country…

Just follow the plan 😜 WOOHOO!!! Happy it worked out 🎊🥳🎉

Make sure you look at video #7, #3 and #25 before your meeting and print the EH/SEH letter from my web site. You got this 👍

Thank you. I will.@@iamnicthevet

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thank you brother

So cool, godspeed in your mission!!

whats your question?

go get em👍

Glad it helped!

The self-employment track will not teach you how to be a filmmaker, they will only help you create the business entity and give you equipment to start the business. You need to know how to be a filmmaker on your own. You may want to consider long-term services and get the degree and then switch to self-employment like I did.

You have a great voice. Don't quit.

@@iamnicthevet You are too kind, thank you :)

@@iamnicthevet You are too kind...never going to quit, it is embedded in my DNA :)

Congratulations 🎉🥳🎊, I'm really happy for you. Make sure you get everything you need from the program. God bless you.

They may say you straight up cant get approved if you already started a business but thats not exactly true. If there are barriers whereby that SE role now affects your scd's negatively then you can still be approved and get those accommodations and equipment but the issue presented in your interview must be accommodations or equipment to lessen your scd exacerbation NOT lack of business or career growth.

Would the $35,000 limit still apply for an existing business if I was found entitled? The LLC has only been a side hustle that started less than 12 months ago and I saw something in the regs that said something about it having to be a sustainable business, which it is not currently. I currently work in the public schools full time and already resigned, effective end of May 2023 due to my SCD and nonSCDs. I don’t mind starting a new LLC if it would mean more access to funding. Thanks for your time.

@@USA4Soldier please review the SE section of the m28c at M28C.IV.C.5, this is for YOU so you need to understand your rights and options. Maintaining an existing business is not considered self-employment, the limit is 25K for the VRC. If you need more than 25k, the higher ups have to approve it.

@@iamnicthevet I was informed today that I was found entitled for the self-employment track, yay!!! The VRC wasn't happy about it and the battle for supplies has officially started. The side hustle I mentioned earlier hasn't even been addressed yet. I'll send you an email to see if you can help clarify what the M28C considers "existing business." I could not have done this w/o watching ALL of your videos. Thank you so much!!

@@Chigz98 YW. Congrats 🎊🥳🎉

Hey bro, Did you ever has success with the self employement track for Trucking ? I'm interested in doing the same for the same reasons. I'm reaching out for advice and information.

@@BlueBenjiTimmy hey I decided to go back to school through voc rehab I'm taking energy production because I wanted to just work with the machines and not so many people and possibly travel its hard for me to stay in close quarters with too many people PTSD us real do whatever you have to do to create what you need for yourself

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thank you for the kind words.It depends on how established your business is, please review the m28C guidelines I referenced and read up on how they view existing businesses.

@@iamnicthevet Thanks so much!

unfotunately not, I’m sorry 🙁

Have you looked at: www.benefits.va.gov/GIBILL/fgib/VetTec_Providers.asp

In addition to Jacque Wilson's suggestion, watch "Nic The Vet" videos on how to get into VocRehab. Once you're in then you can tell them your goal of acquiring IT certifications and or degree. Best of luck to you.

Make sure you watch a video # 25 before your meeting

yes, as long as its not specifically listed in the prohibited section. If you do a search for “IamNicthevet M28C” the guideline is listed in that video.

Yes voc rehab pays for trade schools I am currently enrolled at MIAT College of Technology in Houston iamnicthevet advice helped point me in the right direction and now I am just 5 months from achieving my AAS in Energy Technology listen to her she's great what ever you choose in your pursuit of education GOODLUCK and GODBLESS

reading the regs would have answered my question. They'll cover the costs of training as long as it is related to the business

@@crypticnomad I'm in the same boat. Were you successful in getting your self employment track approved along with the pre-requisite coding bootcamps? I'd appreciate if you could briefly touch upon the business case you proposed to them.

ABSOLUTELY NOT.

1. The fact that your job exacerbates your SCDs is not enough to get you approved for self-employment 2. You have to convince them that you can't work in the normal workforce because of your SCDs, so consequently self-employment is the ONLY feasible option that you have. 3. They cannot give you a vehicle of any sort but if you have the vehicle and you just need the stove & other equipment that goes inside, they can help you with that. 4. Whether or not it's achievable is based on your presentation and circumstance. The first thing they're gonna look at is the physicality of that job; standing on your feet all day, humped over a lot of times (depending on your height, weight & the size of your truck), being in that heat all day if your truck is old, etc. So if any of your SCDs will contradict those types of repetitive actions, you're gonna have pushback but if your SCDs are all mental health related (for example), then it probably could work if that's the type of work that soothes your SCD's. 5. They can give you EAA, subsistence allowance, RFL but not money to start or run your business.

@@iamnicthevet thank you!! Wouldn’t imagine you’d respond so quickly, but this helps tremendously in my approach! Blessings.

If you looked at video #34 you know I did that exact thing and I'm telling you I know at least 10 other veterans who did it after me so, no, it's not "off", its a complete lie.

@@iamnicthevet 🔥 Thx! I went through the policy and YES it is a lie. He even went as far to email me after the meeting, asking for the documents that he would use in a few months to put me in job ready status. I replied to him with policy quotes and my business plan. You’re the MVP Nic!

It's no different from anything I've already put out there. First watch video #25. If you want a masters it's video #15 and #37, if you want self-employment it's video #34 and if you want ILP it's #33. I also suggest you watch the entire entitlement playlist, it will make your more prepared.

Hi, they did not give me $25,000 for equipment, they purchase $25,000 worth of equipment (they can't give you money). Video #40 tells you how to request it, you just tell him you need it in order to reach your goal, you justify why you need it, and then you argue that you can have it based on the guidelines.

I don't actually understand either of your questions. Video #34 tells you how to meet the criteria for self-employment. If you have watched the video and you have a question regarding something I stated or did not address, please clarify your question.

Seems like there's a lot of information missing so I'm not sure what your question is. Don't fret, if you messed up, get educated and reapply.

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As long as you have at least one day of P911 GIB left, yes, you will.

It kind of sounds like they paid for your degree and now you wanna switch to self-employment and they told you no because you're IU, is that what you're saying?

@@iamnicthevet I originally wanted to have my own business because of my IU but my counselor never told me about the self employment track she just pushed me into employment track to "Get Started" then I had to do research and watched your videos a year later due to her not assisting me according to the guidelines. When I found out about the self employment track I brought it up and she said lets get through training first. I reminded her several times that I wanted to have my own business due to my IU and because it is something I love to do.

​@@johnbriseno4286 they don't care about what you love, they ONLY care whether or not you currently have the education and training to find work that does not exacerbate your SCDs. If you do, they wont approve SE, if you don't, they will approve it IF you present it close to what I advised in video #34. If you're trying to get approved based on what you told her before you got your degree, forget it, that's over, and they're not gonna go back. Now you have to qualify for SE based on the criteria I advised of in video #34.

@@iamnicthevet I will have everything ready to prove I deserve the SE. I already have a business plan done, a professional equipment list and clients lined up. Thank you.

Your counselor is paid 80K plus a year to answer those very questions LOL. Just shoot her an email she /he can give you all that information.

It's hard to say because I don't know what you communicated to them and you're just giving me the end result. I feel like there's a backstory here that would bring more clarity. However, to answer your specific question, per video #31, I don't support appeals. I find them to be a waste of time because if you meet the criteria at all, you meet it today and shouldn't have to wait a year or two to get what you want and if you don't meet the criteria today, then it doesn't matter if you appeal because you're not going to get it.

Hi again, I don’t personally know of any loan programs, but you can check here www.va.gov/osdbu/programs/

@@iamnicthevet I really just need help getting the gym equipment. Does it help or hurt to say I am wanting to support my wife, who is an fitness pro athletes ambitions by opening up a gym.

​@@MarcosFanonRocha They could care less about that, and it has no effect on whether or not they say yes or no. It's completely irrelevant.

if you take some training while going through SE then yes. But if you’re just getting help starting a business then no. but you do get the four months of EAA at the end Of your track.

@@iamnicthevetThanks for the reply! If I get Self Employment and take some training, would I need to take at least 6 units at a college for BAH? Would I be able to take just 3 units to get BAH if I'm also doing Self Employment?

@@computervisiondev In accordance with 38 CFR 21.260, VR&E requires the use of BAH national average rate for VR&E claimants pursing training in an institution with no assigned zip code, including foreign institutions. VR&E provides 50 percent of the BAH national average rate for claimants pursing training solely online based on their rate of training. For claimants pursing in-home training, including independent instructor, must receive 50 percent of the full-time BAH national average rate regardless of rate of pursuit. However, If you have at least one class at a brick and mortar but all other classes are on line, you'll get full BAH. If you're all online due to COVID, you will get full BAH.

sure, thats what i did. make sure you thoroughly understand video # 34 so you see and understand the best way to execute that request. It’s not guaranteed that they will approve it but if you present it the way I suggested then you should be OK.

You only get monthly compensation w/ SE if you're in an education program. You can get it during self-employment if they also approve you to take some type of reasonably long-term class. But that's pretty rare and I wouldn't count on it honestly

@@iamnicthevet So for SE you just pretty much get a lump sump grant essentially and that's all? thank you for the quick reply

@@ameerskater no lump, no grant, you just get the supplies you need, licensing fees paid/reimbursed, equipment etc. I got about 30 things over a 2 year period. As the need arose, I requested what I needed.

Unfortunately, your endeavor is fruitless 😕. They're not going to approve your desired goal. Chiropractic is perfectly legal in every capacity and has never been illegal, however, under M28C.iv.C.2, 2.0 3 g Prohibited Goods and Services, it clearly states "provision of goods and services as well as rehabilitation goals related to the medical marijuana or a legalized recreational substance industry is prohibited". They still should've evaluated you to see if you fit the self-employment criteria because if you do, you just would've had to come up with a different desired goal.

It's a Federal law, which supercedes State law.... That's the snag.

no vehicles are provided

I have no idea because none of this makes any sense. The VRC and the VREO do not send your entitlement application to DC. Sending it to DC is a higher level review or an appeal. The vrc would've had to have denied you in order to send it to DC and you would've had to agree to have it sent. For them to tell you that DC denied it and you need to appeal doesn't make any sense because that's not how it works. On top of that, they make your entitlement decision. So if you're saying they approved your entitlement but DC denied self-employment, that still doesn't make any sense because your VREO would be the one to approve it. If your VRC approved you for entitlement and approved you for self-employment but then DC denied the amount, that would make sense but the amount would have to be over $50,000. I think they lied to you or else you're missing part of the story...so I don't really know what to tell you.

@@iamnicthevet I was already approved for entitlement I've had my case opened for over a year, we were trying to get approval for the self-employment track. At this point, my case has been closed. should I try to get it re-opened?

@@jonbroadnaxsr.4743 I don't know anything about your history, your case, why it was closed, if you're even entitled, or if what you asked for is allowable or even feasible so I have no idea what you should do, plus, it does not take a year to figure out if you should get SE approved, the VREO can do it in ONE day. It's illogical that they've been “trying to get it approved” for a year, either they lied to you or you are leaving out a huge chunk of the story. This whole scenario makes no sense to me so I can't give you any advice. If you want to, you can email me directly or you can private message me on Facebook and fill in all the gaps. If you email me, the first thing I'm going to need to know is the following What track were you approved for? What have you been doing for a year? What did you request from them as far as SE? What have you gotten from them during the year that you were waiting? Were you in IEEP during that time? If so did you receive any BAH or a stipend? When were you denied? Did you request a copy of your file from your VRC? If you didn’t, do that ASAP so you can understand exactly what transpired. You can email your VRC, the VREO or the VR&E office for your region and they will mail it to you or you can request that they hold it and you can go pick it up.

@@iamnicthevet I would like to be able to converse about this in a more secure or private manner. how to is what I don't know. I am on FB, how do I find you there! kasanovajon is my email address Ya or GM or outlook!

Just take a deep breath, follow the plan and start at the beginning - video # 16 tells you whether not you're entitled, Video # 25 tells you what to do when you first speak to the VRC, video #34 tells you how to present your plan for self employment. I laid out a step-by-step list of what you should do in this very video. Which part of that is confusing to you?

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Thank you..... much appreciated....100% legit@@iamnicthevet

Yes, in this video upon which you are commenting I address that you can do that.

with a high rating of PTSD how can they tell me what they think is suitable??

Not BS at all. From their perspective it's not feasible that they'd help you start a lawn care business after they JUST paid for an MBA ...unless they initially agreed that the MBA was preparation for the lawn care endeavor.

Yes, but don’t look at it as a simple switch, they will fight you all along the way so remember if you find yourself failing on the self-employment side because of you service connected disability, you have to present ILP per video #33 as an option. But generally, yes you can switch.

@@iamnicthevet Thank you so much. You are awesome!

I have epilepsy and struggled a lot with maintaining set work hours because I am prone to seizures if I dont get enough sleep (and I have sleep problems). So waking up early for a job everyday puts me at high risk. Plus i have mental health issues

I’m trying to get started now and get the financial resources immediately. I already have experience selling insurance so they should have no reason to deny the self employment track

Once you are approved for VR&E AND approved for SE AND your vocational goal is approved AND your business plan is approved AND your equipment is approved, you'll get it. Whether that's before your training or after is between you and your VRC. It can go either way depending on when you need it in order to complete your vocational goal and how well you justify it. If you have hypotheticals, I suggest you read the M28C SE guides I reference in this video.

Thank for the videos. Very useful.

Basically category I is designated for more severely handicapped veterans, requires an SEH and requires an approval from the central office while category two can be for less severely handicapped vets, only requires an EH and only requires approval by the VREO details here M28C.IV.C.5 Self-Employment Plan

There is no rule that says you cannot go from ILP to a working track. You just have to use logic and common sense when attempting to argue your case. If you applied for SSDI or you applied for IU and you already told VA you cannot work or if you are 100% PTSD and you told someone you can’t work when you applied for the 100% then you have to take that into consideration. But if you never apply for anything within VA by stating that you cannot work and your VRC simply decided you cannot work then you can present evidence that you can work and request that they take you out of ILP and put you into a working track.

Also I am 100 p&t

So you’re asking for 2 degrees and self-employment…..of course it is possible but you’ll have to meet all the parameters that I mentioned in the video. Also the M28C limitation guidelines are listed in the same video

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I’m sorry you’ve had so much trouble but I’m not sure how to help you because you have done and said a lot that contradicts what I suggest in the SE video. You don’t have to ever do what I suggest but if you execute half of it, and then wing it on the other half,I can’t really help you undo that. unfortunately I just don’t have the time to invest in situations like that. My suggestion would be to educate yourself and then start again. You can’t get SE simply because you can’t do your previous job. And you cant simply request to switch to SE after a degree. One of the biggest issues I saw was that you shared with your VRC that you wanted SE AND a degree which is a big no no. Per the video, you never tell them you want SE AND a degree, there’s strategy to all of this. As for the SE path being denied, your VRC lied to you, you don’t have to have a business in order to be approved. The guidelines are listed in the SE video

@@iamnicthevet i am working through it. He told me a bunch of lies after reading the regulations. How in the world are we supposed to hold them accountable. This is such a disgrace.

@@iamnicthevet also i mever said i wanted both i said i wanted the SE track he Insited i switch to Chapter 31 for the degree to finish which is not what i said in the very beginning and he just kept lying about a whole slew of other things trying to push me into job ready status asap.

@@brandonmatthews4112 You said you were transferring your degree from G.I. Bill to Voc Rehab so that means you were going to do a degree. Listen, it really doesn’t matter at this point you’re gonna have to understand where you are and decide how you want to move forward. A lot of the stuff was convoluted and I was getting half of this and half of that. You’re gonna have to buckle down and figure out if this is something that you really want. You have to stop listening to what he says and instead you need to educate yourself and understand how the program works so you can tell him what you want and you can correct HIM when he tells you lies. I realize it’s frustrating complicated but I explained from the very beginning that this is not a joke. Nobody is standing in line waiting to give you $100,000 worth of education and equipment and BAH. Unfortunately they’re lined up to deny you so you have to equip yourself so you can get what you want.

@@iamnicthevet got it. Its okay though I’ll look for the positive. This os definitely something I need to be readily equipped with regulations, standards, and procedures. The counselor is trying to run the show saying Lies and pushing me to a path I dont want to go. No worries, this is going to be more of a fight than I thought. Thanks

Nope. No real estate.

@@iamnicthevet will they purchase a truck and trailer If I chose lawn care?

@@a5dollars No. No motor vehicles. Please review the self-employment guidelines and limitations so you understand what’s available to you.

depends on the level. starts at 25k, the more money you want, the higher the approval level check M28C.IV.C.5 for details

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@@iamnicthevet I guess i'm confused as to how they help you if your trying to become self employed and you want to start a business. If I were to open a online store will they assist me in advertising costs, computer and supplies for that type of business? If not please give me an example thanks .

@@one-2nv140 I went over this in the video but if you have a question that was not addressed in the video, feel free to follow up. You can also review the parameters at M28C.IV.C.5 Self-Employment Plan as well as 38 CFR 21.214 and 38 CFR 21.212 for things allowed/not allowed.

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No

@@iamnicthevet to your knowledge is there a regulation that says it’s not possible? I saw a random online post in which a vet said he got 60k from the VA for finding his truck and help securing an SBA loan

​@@SilverbugInc All cap - Cash and motor vehicles are prohibited - All the SE guides are at M28C.IV.C.5 - limitations at 5.03, f, 2, d, feel free to peruse

@@iamnicthevet thank you ma’am

This actually made me laugh out loud.

@@iamnicthevet lol does that mean I can’t?

@@Getshotbydott No, that's not what it means, getting 100k is totally possible, doable and allowable but I don't even know how to answer this question because it's so incredibly loaded. Listen, this program is not a game, no one at VA is standing in line waiting to give you $100,000. This program requires work and effort and planning and patience and perseverance. If your first step in this process is to msg me and say “how can I get 100k?” while the answer IN ITS ENTIRETY is sitting there in that 20 minute video that you clearly didn’t watch…….then you’re not ready for this process and there is nothing I can do for you.

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Nope

@@iamnicthevet thank you, is it usually a timeframe that I have before I request it?

@@myyear1312 Your word choices suggest you're not clear on the SE concept from VR&E's perspective. SE isn't about requesting, it's about proving that it's necessary in order to reach your vocational goal. And the timing is also contingent on the need. You may want to watch this video again.

@@iamnicthevet okay thank you

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Thank you! CC (closed caption) had it covered up.

Yep. I shut it down a while ago, sorry ☹ It was becoming more of a crutch than a source of empowerment for you guys but you can email me if you have a specific question.

I’m happy to accept either a heartfelt thank you or $50,000. Those are the options

You can't get a franchise, please review the parameters of SE per the guidelines listed in the video.

My last video was posted 8 weeks ago.

@@iamnicthevet oh sorry I missed that one, I'm a new sub. I was wondering if I could cash app you for 15 mins of advice for VOC REHAB SE

@@JonWick45 I don’t accept money from veterans for voc rehab, all my information is free. All I ask is that you look at the videos before you email me questions. But if you have a question that was not answered in the videos just email me. Iamnicthevet@Gmail

@@iamnicthevet This might be the first time I have seen someone refuse to be paid. You have integrity and knowledge. We appreciate your channel. Please keep us updated on your film production work. It's always a joy seeing vets break into the big leagues 💪🏾 Hooyah ⚓

Yes I did, I mentioned that you get BAH/stipend while in training.

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