Question:
Thank you for your service and this online service. TDIU since 2009. Does the VA take interest in me if I were to enroll into a trade school? I would hope to get assistance via both fed and state GI money. I’d rather learn via YouTube than wrangle with the VA! My therapist encourages me to stay busy with a hobby. Because the mower, chainsaw, outboard always seems to need attention, I thought I might learn about them. I have no intention of pursuing employment as back, anxiety, feet, etc., wouldn’t allow it. With that said, I may well need to ask the school for special consideration if I were to attend.
Jim's Reply:
No, VA won't pay any attention to your continuing education. Only if you begin earning a taxable income or "gainful employment" does VA care much about anything else you do.
I think it's a great idea. TDIU leaves a lot of us a bit lost. We have energy to do something, we just aren't sure what. In a nutshell, as long as you aren't making much money, you're good to go. Good luck!