Business line, which is to be identified as “VBA Liaison” for this purpose. Type of alerts to receive via email. FCMT Instructions (Change Date March 31, 2014) For specific information on FCMT, to include in-depth instruction guides, see the VA Benefits Assistance Service (BAS) intranet page at http://vbaw.vba.va.gov/BAS/outreach/military/index.asp Corporate WINRS (CWINRS) (Change Date September 1, 2017) If the Servicemember applies for Chapter 31 services or Chapter 36 Counseling, this information must also be tracked in CWINRS. At present, FCMT and CWINRS do not communicate. Therefore, VR&E staff must input case management information into both systems. Required Documentation (Change Date September 1, 2017) If the Servicemember applies for Chapter 31 services or Chapter 36 Counseling, this information must be documented and filed in the Servicemember’s Counseling/Evaluation/Rehabilitation (CER) folder. The IDES VRC will follow current guidance in the M28R for procedural guidance on documentation. VR&E Services Available to Servicemembers Chapter 36 (Change Date June 5, 2017) Chapter 36, Education and Career Counseling, counseling and services are designed to provide counseling and support services to assist the Servicemember choose a career goal, and/or determine the course needed to achieve a chosen educational or vocational goal. These activities are governed by 38 U.S.C. 3697A. VR&E establishes a clear division between Chapter 36 Services and Chapter 36 Counseling, as indicated below. Chapter 36 Services (Change Date June 5, 2017)
Business line, which is to be identified as “VBA Liaison” for this purpose. Type of alerts to receive via email. FCMT Instructions (Change Date March 31, 2014) For specific information on FCMT, to include in-depth instruction guides, see the VA Benefits Assistance Service (BAS) intranet page at http://vbaw.vba.va.gov/BAS/outreach/military/index.asp Corporate WINRS (CWINRS) (Change Date September 1, 2017) If the Servicemember applies for Chapter 31 services or Chapter 36 Counseling, this information must also be tracked in CWINRS. At present, FCMT and CWINRS do not communicate. Therefore, VR&E staff must input case management information into both systems. Required Documentation (Change Date September 1, 2017) If the Servicemember applies for Chapter 31 services or Chapter 36 Counseling, this information must be documented and filed in the Servicemember’s Counseling/Evaluation/Rehabilitation (CER) folder. The IDES VRC will follow current guidance in the M28R for procedural guidance on documentation. VR&E Services Available to Servicemembers Chapter 36 (Change Date June 5, 2017) Chapter 36, Education and Career Counseling, counseling and services are designed to provide counseling and support services to assist the Servicemember choose a career goal, and/or determine the course needed to achieve a chosen educational or vocational goal. These activities are governed by 38 U.S.C. 3697A. VR&E establishes a clear division between Chapter 36 Services and Chapter 36 Counseling, as indicated below. Chapter 36 Services (Change Date June 5, 2017)