Vocational Rehabilitation Workers’ Compensation
Vocational Rehabilitation in Bowling Green, KY
When a work-related injury or illness prevents you from returning to your old job, you could be eligible for vocational rehabilitation benefits through the Kentucky workers’ compensation system. Also known as “job retraining,” these benefits are meant to help prepare you to re-enter the workforce when you can no longer perform the duties required by your previous, pre-injury employment.
At Kentucky Injury Law Center, our Bowling Green vocational rehabilitation attorneys assist clients throughout the state in all aspects of workers’ compensation claims. We can help you determine if you qualify for vocational rehabilitation benefits and are prepared to advocate for the maximum compensation you are owed under state and federal law.
Continue reading to learn more about vocational rehabilitation workers’ compensation benefits in Kentucky or contact us at (270) 423-0023 for a free, confidential consultation.
What is Vocational Rehabilitation?
Vocational rehabilitation is a workers’ compensation benefit that pays for certain costs associated with job retraining and education. The purpose of vocational rehabilitation is to help injured and disabled individuals achieve financial independence through suitable employment.
If approved, an injured or disabled worker may be able to have the following costs covered by vocational rehabilitation workers’ comp benefits:
- “Reasonable” course fees for retraining/educational classes and trainings
- Relevant educational materials, such as books
- Weekly cost-of-living allowance (if certain conditions are met)
Generally speaking, these benefits are only available while the retraining period is ongoing. Once the individual has completed vocational rehabilitation, he or she will not be eligible to receive related benefits through the Kentucky workers’ compensation system.
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What is a Vocational Evaluation in Workers’ Compensation?
A vocational evaluation for workers’ compensation, also known as a vocational assessment, is the process used to determine an individual’s eligibility for vocational rehabilitation benefits, as well as the amount they are entitled to receive. The evaluation is typically conducted by a professional called a “vocational expert.” This expert will look at a variety of factors to decide on your case.
Some of the elements reviewed in most typical vocational evaluations include:
