A: Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) is a federal-state program that helps people who have physical or mental disabilities get or keep a job. VR is committed to helping people with disabilities find meaningful careers.
Chiari malformation, also known as an Arnold-Chiari malformation, is a congenital (present at birth) defect occurring in the back of the head where the brain and spinal cord connect. There are four types of Chiari malformations: 1  Type 1 â Occurring when the base of the skull and upper spinal area do not form properly, a type 1 Chiari malformation commonly goes unnoticed until problems arise in the adolescent or adult years of life.
However, depending on the type and severity, Chiari malformation can cause a number of problems. The more common types of Chiari malformation are: Type I; Type II; In Chiari malformation type I, signs and symptoms usually appear during late childhood or adulthood. Chiari malformation type II is usually noted by ultrasound during pregnancy.