However, 45% of individuals using a jobs program more than once is a failure and this will not stand on my watch any longer. We've also heard from VR and E Executive Director himself that Many veterans are retiring from their jobs and applying for VRE to receive a substance allowance to supplement their income until they're able to receive retirement benefits and Social Security. So in essence, some people are retiring from a job and then entering this program for a period of time to carry them into the age when they're eligible for Social Security. (04:23–04:33)
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Asserts that some veterans use the program to supplement income before receiving retirement benefits.
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