Thanks Marc, We both sort of had it. The following is pulled from the
SISIP site:
"Early Vocational Rehabilitation Interventions
(6 months prior to release)
Early Interventions will be provided under the following circumstances:
* Advice on the development of a vocational plan may be provided in
advance of the effective date of release;
* The claim status must be either pending or approved before any
funds may be committed to the vocational support; and
* Once a vocational plan has been approved, the claimant will be
provided with a letter of support. The claimant will then submit the
letter, through the chain of command, to the Commanding Officer
requesting approval to implement an early VRP."
In no way does this void the 24 month post-release benefits from SISIP.
I do know this: I took off the uniform some time in July (6 months prior
to my release date of 4 Jan)- DND still sends me my regular pay. I was
working OJT, downtown with my future "employer" (of sorts). In
September, I started courses towards my future employment (which SISIP
Voc Rehab has paid for). For 24 months after my release date, SISIP will
continue to pay for any education costs towards my second career, and
will ensure I get topped up to at least 75% of my current salary (on a
monthly basis)
http://www.dnd.ca/hr/centre/pdf/ddbenefits_e.pdf
http://www.sisip.ca/en/Insurance_e/vrp_e.asp
Yes, the situation can be grieved, and if successful, become null and
void. If not successful, the process continues on from where it left off.
Marc, not to minimize your contributions, but, Ted, if you want more
information, contact a case manager, SISIP, The Centre, and VAC. And of
course, follow any links that Marc or I provide you, that you may find
useful.
Post by Marc VunakX441, I think you have the six months of vocational rehab from DCSA mixed up
with the subsequent possible 24 months from SISIP. I do recall reading
somewhere though that if you the 6 months from the military it voided the 2
years from SISIP.
Ted,
CO must approve your plan
Must be releasing within 6 months
And if voc rehab is in a different location than your unit, no TD unless CO
is generous
Anywhere from 14-18 months for a final decision, that can still be grieved
and if successful restart the process.
Please what ever you do provide some representation on your own behalf
during the process, you are offered the chance so take it. Sometimes if all
the board has to go is some numbers and limited input from the CO, it could
make a difference.
If you have DIN access at your work, email me and I can send you some links
for your own education. I am the only one with the name on the system.
Post by X441Ted,
I was just released on 4 Jan 06. That date, was given to me, back on 18
Jun 05, as is required, 6 months in advance of actual release date. Prior
to that, 17 May 05 was my first contact with the Case Manager, 19 Apr 05 I
received my disclosure, (which you have 15 days to provide a
representation on your behalf (for or against)), my med file had been
reviewed by DMCARM 5-3 on 14 Apr 05, the administrative review for my MEL
was completed 9 Jul 04 by D Med Pol, and received by DMCARM on 22 Jul 04.
So I guess from time of permanent category, to actual release date, 545
days, or 1 year-5 months-27 days, or, 77 weeks! A couple temporary
categories prior to that, so I knew that it would eventually happen. You
can hurry it up, if you desire, or you can let the cogs of the system turn
as they do.
Don't forget that as a 3B release, you would most likely qualify for
vocational rehab trg thru SISIP. 6 months prior to release date, you are
entitled to start OJT at a prospective employer. Education expenses are
covered for those 6 months, and for 24 months following release date,
through voc rehab.
I am currently on retirement leave, which is leave left over, saved up,
not used, accrued through the time in the CF, and will continue to receive
regular paychecks for another 4-1/2 months after 4 Jan.
RC
Post by TedGood evening, fellow newsgroupies!
I have a question to pose and being an Old School Geek, I shall pose
my pose to the group properly and invoke the Oracle. O ye great and
mighty Usenet Oracle, endowed with the wisdom of the Universe, I beseech
thee to incarnate and bequeath me thine most gracious succour! [LOL] I
reckon nobody gets the humour these days but I couldn't resist...
[snicker]
Anyhoo, In March my doctor will be starting work on a 3b medical
release due to reparatory condition with which I was diagnosed 2 1/2
years ago and has steadily worsened. My question is simple - once the
ball starts rolling on the release paperwork, what timeframe am I looking
for the admin to be completed and actually be released?
I've been told 16 to 24 months - an acquaintance of mine was
recently released on a 3b and the process took approximately 17 months.
Are these timeframes in the right ballpark and/or typical?
My concern is simple - I just need to have a rough idea when to
start firing off my resume to prospective employers as I'd like to make
the transition to my civilian career as smooth as possible.
Thanks in advance for any assistance!
Cheers,
Ted