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Court Rules Millions of Vets Are Eligible for Extra GI Bill Benefits

August 9, 2022

A new federal court ruling has determined that millions of vets may be eligible for more GI Bill benefits.

If the court decision holds, it would force the VA to provide billions of dollars in education benefits to over 1 million post-9/11 veterans.

Previously the VA would not allow veterans who qualify for both the Montgomery GI Bill and the Post-9/11 GI Bill to draw benefits from both.  That would change under the new ruling.

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“We are extremely pleased with the outcome of this case and what it means for our country’s veterans,” stated Timothy L. McHugh, the attorney on the case. “An estimated 1.7 million post-9/11 era veterans could benefit from this ruling, so it is truly an impactful decision for those who have bravely served.” 

Under the Post-9/11 GI Bill education benefits program, eligible veterans receive 36 months of tuition payouts, housing stipends and other financial assistance.

The Montgomery GI Bill benefits program offers far less money, but still has several thousands of dollars annually to offer veterans for tuition costs if they paid into the program at the start of their military service. It is expected to be completely phased out in the next decade.

Given the choice between the two programs, most veterans would opt for the more financially generous Post-9/11 GI Bill program. But the court decisions now open the door for the possibility of another year of lesser education stipend payouts for veterans who can’t complete their degrees in 36 months.

via Military Times

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Following the federal court’s ruling against the VA’s interpretation of the law, the VA could still now try to appeal with the Supreme Court.  It is unknown whether the VA will go down that path.

If the VA chooses to not appeal, then starting next semester millions of veterans could be eligible for the extra GI Bill benefits.

The case which has brought this all to light is Rudisill v. McDonough.  Jim Rudisill is an Army combat veteran who qualified for both the Montgomery GI Bill and the newer Post-9/11 GI Bill.  Rudisill initiated the lawsuit after the VA restricted him to only three years of educational benefits, not allowing him to use the fourth he could have gotten from using both programs.

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  1. James says

    August 10, 2022 at 6:56 pm

    Did they passed the Camp la June water contaminated bill

  2. Gene Payne says

    August 10, 2022 at 3:54 pm

    I keep getting calls and e mails from attorney’s wanting me to sue the government over La June water.
    Does anyone know what to do or give me advice. I just got 100% disability because I have Parkerson and other mental problems because of the chemicals. It only took me 5 years for Parkersons, but it took me 48 years to get 10% hearing loss. Does anyone know if the VA would resend the disability if I did sue the government?

  3. Richard Brouillard says

    August 10, 2022 at 3:49 pm

    Huh! I served 20 years, got years of free schooling. I was going to transfer the schooling paid for to my children. They said yes, you can do that, I said great! The time comes to transfer and they say-you have to transfer the schooling 3 years before you get out or you can’t do it. One of the dumbest military rules I have ran into. No, they do not tell me that!
    Since I’m ranting, I was in sgt school, they paid for me getting there, staying there, food for two weeks. I did not pass one paper I had to right, so they sent me home, can you believe it? Instead of a second chance for no points just pass or fail, they sent me home!

    • Carl says

      August 10, 2022 at 4:19 pm

      With all due respect Sir, Read your reply carefully. You did not pass papers you want a second chance? just by reading your rant, we think you should remain calm….

    • Retired. mike says

      August 10, 2022 at 5:15 pm

      Ahh the duffel bag drag.. not your fault, your leaderships fault by not having prepared you for the school, school slots are few, to many apply to get through.

  4. Isaiah Black says

    August 10, 2022 at 3:32 pm

    Your comment is not helpful. The veteran asking is asking because the only way to understand is to ask. There is a way that benefits transfer to non serving dependents. You likely never retired nor obtained 100% service connection so you wouldn’t know anything about the question being asked.

    • Charles R Wentzel says

      August 10, 2022 at 4:20 pm

      I did retire, I do have 100% Disability rating, I cannot transfer my GI Bill to my children’s name because I retired before transferring!
      Stupid rule!
      Charles W.

  5. Paul Schaffenberger says

    July 25, 2022 at 4:01 pm

    Vet s in Texas and Utah are not able to do a VA efinance a home there.

    These are the only states in the USA that do not allow.

    Why is this, what must we do to get it changed.

    Paul, San Antoni, TX

    • Ann says

      August 10, 2022 at 4:22 pm

      Not true I’ve used 2 streamline VA refinances in Texas. Research lenders who have more experience with veteran benefits. Loan Depot, Veterans Home Loans United and other credit unions. Good luck!

  6. Giống Siba inu - Chó bản địa Nhật Bản says

    July 6, 2022 at 5:33 am

    Thanks for the update, can you make it so I receive an email when you make a new update?

  7. Gordon V Brown says

    June 26, 2022 at 2:43 pm

    Will the Soldier be able to transfer the additional educational benefits to their spouse or child that is in college if the current Post 9-11 benefits will not allow them to complete their degree?

    • Babu says

      July 25, 2022 at 9:10 am

      Because your spouse and/or children did not serve in the military, how then do you suppose that they qualify for the same program benefits as you do? Certainly they qualify IF THEY HAVE SERVED, but I cannot understand why you would even ask this question if they have not.

      • Isaiah Black says

        August 10, 2022 at 3:31 pm

        Your comment is not helpful. The veteran asking is asking because the only way to understand is to ask. There is a way that benefits transfer to non serving dependents. You likely never retired nor obtained 100% service connection so you wouldn’t know anything about the question being asked.

      • Theairbornescout says

        August 10, 2022 at 3:34 pm

        Good answer, it’s so difficult dealing with people who voted for Biden as we all know they have no brain/common sense.

    • Lesa Kapustka says

      August 10, 2022 at 5:02 pm

      I would certainly be asking that question of the VA. Since the original 36 months met that requirement, I would surmise that most likely this last year would also, but the details have not all been worked out. When all is said and done, I imagine it probably will be.

  8. Richard A Moore says

    June 19, 2022 at 12:32 pm

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  9. Richard K Moore says

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  12. Rico Loewe says

    June 17, 2022 at 4:37 pm

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  13. Alex Lindquist says

    June 12, 2022 at 12:55 pm

    I have read many of the letters posted on your website. I am a United States Marine who served from February 1961 till May 1967. being young and not understanding my rights as a veteran until I became older and wiser and in 2011, I applied for VA benefits I didn’t think were available I am now 100% disabled and if you saw me, you’d know why. I could have had my benefits years earlier! I have one thing to tell all of you who have complained. reapply and get a good attorney if you know what you say is true and fight the VA has a list of lawyers that help us, Vets. To Karen Brooks; God bless you and your loss. I know cancer is hell. It’s time to fight Mrs. Brooks, go talk to them again and tell them you wish to apply for benefits due to a widow whose husband died of cancer due to Agent Orange. And ask them for a list of attorneys who handle cases like yours. If turned down, call one of those attorneys’ things will happen if he died of Agent Orange. I pray all our veterans to get the help they need. And those of you who have been rejected DON’T QUIT. ADAPT, OVERCOME, FIGHT for what’s yours. I will pray for each one of you. Without God, there is no hope. Don’t blame America, blame the idiots who pretend to run it. your vote will count.

    • jo c says

      June 14, 2022 at 12:36 am

      WELL PUT AND STATED, SIR. THANK YOU.
      TO THOSE THAT HAVE BEEN DENIED: KEEP FIGHTING FIR YOUR RIGHTS PROMISED TO US BY OUR GOVT. TAKE EVERYTHING THEY OWE YOU, PROMISED YOU, GIVE YOU. TURN THE Negative TO POSITIVE AND FIGHT, FIGHT, FIGHT!!! WE HELD OUR HEADS HIGH, DO IT AGAIN! THIS COUNTRY WOULD NOT, COULD NOT EXIST WITHOUT OUR MILITARY. YOU KNOW IT, I KNOW IT, OUR VETERANS KNOW IT. MAKE OUR GOVT. KNOW IT.! JUST AS WE SERVED, WE WERE SOLDIERS. BROTHERS AND SISTERS AS ONE COLOR, RACE, COUNTRY. THAT WAS OUR DUTY, Now it’s time they do theirs.

    • Paul Farrell says

      June 28, 2022 at 5:12 pm

      Great benefits thanks…now I have to find out how to get them while I live in the woods in my van…

    • Tim says

      August 10, 2022 at 4:10 pm

      The easiest and speediest to apply for disability benefits is to use a veterans service organization. They know how to fill those confusing forms out so that your service connected disability progresses as fast as possible. I used the DAV for my application and they were very successful. I highly recommend them.

    • Linda Violante says

      August 10, 2022 at 4:19 pm

      Contact a veteran service officer from, DAV, American Legion, VFW. First and foremost, they will not take any of your money, all free service. Second if you use main stream attorney from a law practice you are going to pay them an amount from what you receive. Example 30 percent.

      So use what is free to you and these representatives are highly trained to present you case.

      I used DAV for my rep my case claim was approved. DAV handled everything. From the time my case was opened my disability date started then. DAV even discovered an error VA made and I was able to receive a payment for years past for money that had been owed to me. All of course tax free.

  14. LK Tuttle says

    June 12, 2022 at 10:08 am

    Viet Nam Veteran,
    I went over late December 1968.
    Later I recieved 50% disability. I had filed a complaint also about loss of hearing. It was denied by the VA. I was in a Morter Platoon, First Infantry Division….. There was No Such thing as Ear Protection then, we never had any, Now I have absolutely no hearing at all in my left ear and less then 60% in my right, but denied any help or compensation by the VA. I also developed Diabetes, yes we were in defoliated areas, Agent Orange, also was denied help or compensation for thhis problem. VN vets have been shit on from day one by the VA.
    Can anyone answer, WHY, we are denied valid claims, no one so far has ever been able to!

    • Sandy Fausett says

      June 12, 2022 at 11:32 am

      Get yourself a VA Outreach Officer to help you. There are too many phone numbers and Email addresses to try to figure it all out. They are former Vets as well. The one my husband had filled out all the necessary paperwork online and sent it directly to the VA It DID take several months to finalize after taking the tests etc. but it is finally complete and the outcome good. My husband was in Nam from 1969 to 1970.
      Don’t give up. You just have to connect with the right person.
      Fill out the form that tells them you intend to file a disability claim and they will assign an Outreach Officer to help you. Good Luck to you. The VA is much better now.

    • Samuel Jenkins says

      June 12, 2022 at 3:53 pm

      I am a Vietnam veteran served in the year 1969-1973, and have been infected with the Agent Orange Chemical and have been suffering with sciatica, loss of upper and lower teeth at an early age of twenty two, skin moles, soft tissue in my neck, hypertension, Depression,PTSD, in 1974 my claims have been denied and all my medical records was said to be destroyed in a fire , so therefore I continue to fight , six of my bodies suffered, two committed suicide in 1983,one other died from his Agent Orange infection in 1995, my disability was given 30% but suffered 52 years of being infected

      • Debra says

        June 12, 2022 at 8:55 pm

        We called Woods and Woods and they were excellent. The way the government makes everything so difficult, you need an attorney

        • Linda Violante says

          August 10, 2022 at 4:27 pm

          Do not pay for an attorney, when you can use a service officer representative from DAV, VFW, ir American Legion for free. Tell the person when you call you want to file a claim , reopen your claim to check on increases. You have paid a price being a Veteran and you deserve what you are entitled.

      • Christopher Herrera says

        August 10, 2022 at 3:57 pm

        The problem with the VA, to many people who have Who have no damn clue on what is going on they are government employees and there isn’t a damn thing that you can do to them to make them open their minds the biggest problem is there’s too many assholes that work there and they really don’t give a shit what their job is supposed to be they have forgotten they are human they have forgotten that is VA is run by people who really don’t give a damn don’t get me wrong there are plenty of great people that work there but they’re still those people that have got their head so far stuck up there ass that they can’t see light and unfortunately as disabled Vietnam veterans we get the brunt of the bullshit it’s too bad it’s government

    • Bernadette Miller says

      August 10, 2022 at 5:20 pm

      Hopefully, by now you know that the PACT Act has been signed into law. Now, 23 illnesses/conditions have been added, including various cancers, and other conditions related to Agent Orange and service in other operations in Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Afghanistan, and other areas. Google it if you’re not familiar with it. You may be eligible for benefits that have previously been denied. PACT stands for Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics.

      • Donna Stubblefield says

        August 10, 2022 at 9:06 pm

        Actually, the abbreviation for PACT stands for Patient Aligned Care Team. However, I like your abbreviation much better because that is EXACTLY what the VA needs to do! To take care of the thousands of military personnel both male & female! We served our country! It is time to be taken care of! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

  15. Rebecca Eastman says

    June 12, 2022 at 9:49 am

    I retired on September 30, 2001. Because I was not in 30 days post 9/11 I could not qualify for payment Assistance with a masters program. As A retired 03 I cannot support my household and pay for a Masters program. I would appreciate if we veterans in the situation would have some more consideration in the matter. Thank you

  16. Mark L. Gordon, USA Vet 83-88 says

    June 12, 2022 at 9:48 am

    US Army Veteran 1983-88. The only thing I have is my VA loan. Period!!
    -Couldn’t get the life insurance because I didn’t carry over when I got out.
    -Can’t get educational assistance because of the same.
    -Completed an AAS Degree in my MOS and National Certification (on my own accord) while I was still in.
    Fact: Still in my same MOS now for 38 years, 33 as a civilian. Radiographer (X-ray Specialist) ARRT RT(R)
    Completed another BS Degree on my own (2011)
    DOD and VA needs to look at all veterans and not just post-911.

  17. JL says

    June 12, 2022 at 9:45 am

    Stealing news from militarytimes thats almost a year Old. Nice moves…

  18. Mark Garvin says

    May 30, 2022 at 11:12 am

    On the VA GI bill, I got grants for the first two of college, the VA and state grant pus a Pell grant paid for the 3 year and fourth year of College. I have one year of VA school funds I did not use, but since I did not use them before my GI benefits ran out, I cannot use those funds at all. I did not get that there was a time limit on the use of funds. If those were still available to me I would upgrade my pilot license. In regards the VA health care, it needs to be overhauled from the bottom up. First, get rid of all the Administration overheads, it has, too many department heads and vice heads, supervisors and vice supervisors, State directors and vice directors, Reginal directors and vice directors, and so on just like any of our government agencies. They need more doctors to care for the number of veterans waiting for health care. It takes forever to get to see a doctor at the main VA Hospital, you see your primary doctor first, and He checks to see if your problem is bad enough to be referred to another doctor. If you qualify you get to see that doctor, but the appointment is months down the road. It took four months for me to get medication that would move my bowels. I first had to be doing all these other criteria first and if that did not work then the VA would provide the medication. I have been a year trying to get my knees replaced though the VA hospital. I finally went to a private Orthopedic Doctor, got X-Ray,s a MRI and his recommendation for treatment. Both knees are bone on bone now. I finally got to see a doctor at my clinic as mine was on vacation. He went over the doctors information and looked at the x-ray and MRI, got on the phone called the main VA Hospital. I got an appointment to see the Orthopedic department two months from the end of May. I am treated more by doctors outside the VA because it is nearly impossible to see another doctor at the VA hospital. So, I use Medicare and a supplement, plus co-pay for treatment that the VA is to be doing for me, but is not getting to it at all.
    .

    • Tim says

      August 10, 2022 at 4:17 pm

      VA will transfer you to an outside doctor if they can’t see you within 30-45 days. just ask for the referral. If you don’t ask you probably won’t transferred to the outside doctor.

  19. Karen Brooks says

    May 29, 2022 at 7:10 pm

    My husband was a Veteran in Nam and died from Agent Orange, cancer of the throat and I didn’t get one dime .but the United states of america can send money to Ukraine. God is watching you United states. Don’t think he’s not you will to him..

    • Donna Stubblefield says

      August 10, 2022 at 9:20 pm

      Please accept my sincerest condolences & respect concerning the loss of your precious husband. May he RIP.

      Today on August 10, 2022 the PACT (Patient Care Alignment Team) Act was approved & passed by law per President Biden. Please go to http://www.va.gov & look up, “The PACT Act & Your VA Benefits”.

      With PACT approved as law, please find out to see if you qualify for DIC (Dependency Indemnity
      Compensation) as your husband’s widowed spouse related to illness/disease from his (AO) Agent Orange exposure.

      Seek assistance from a VSO (Veteran Service Officer) from organizations such as Vietnam Veterans of America, Disabled Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars, etc. They can assist you for free with the paperwork & provide guidance. Take care…🌹

  20. Curtis Bell says

    May 29, 2022 at 6:41 pm

    1972 to 75 I was in the army no one helped me what can I do I a allotment or loan I can’t pay back I applied got no answer

  21. Punken says

    May 29, 2022 at 4:04 pm

    It would be nice if for those of us who served between 1990 n 2000 receive extra assistance to return to school as well ….

    • Richard P. Roman says

      May 29, 2022 at 5:00 pm

      I elected at the time the GI BILL for members of the US MILITARY got hit with the challenge that the GIBILL ended for them that their GI BILL ended in 1976. I elected that I wanted to finish my enlistment and by that I lost the privilege of not having my entitlement of having my education aid be grandfathered. I did 2 years in Vietnam and that was my reward. Thanks VA.

    • Mike says

      July 25, 2022 at 12:57 pm

      Totally agree I served from 78 to 98 was caught in the terrible VEAP program. Went to desert storm and get nothing. Everything is post 9/11 what about pre 9/11

  22. Shawn Fountain says

    May 29, 2022 at 8:09 am

    How about 1979 to 1984 nothing

  23. charles e neal jr says

    May 29, 2022 at 8:07 am

    It would be great if the USA gave to its veterans the trillions of dollars that we have given to Ukraine!!!!!

    • James Coleman says

      May 29, 2022 at 10:20 am

      I’m in the same boat Charles I understand the United States want to police the world that is now a bad habit let’s police and clean up United States problems and history first that’s a lot of money that the United States may or never get back

    • David Werble says

      May 29, 2022 at 1:29 pm

      Let’s stick with the facts: From Google: President Biden… announced an additional $800 million in security assistance to Ukraine, bringing the total U.S. security assistance committed to Ukraine to $1 billion in just the past week, and a total of $2 billion since the start of the Biden Administration. Mar 16, 2022. NOT TRILLIONS, conversely: POLITICO analysis: At $2.3 trillion cost, Trump tax cuts for the very wealthiest Americans. It ain’t you and it ain’t me. It’s a big club and you ain’t in it.

      • Thomas McGarry says

        May 29, 2022 at 5:42 pm

        Of course than there’s that damn Belgrade Agreement were we gave Ukraine security guarantees if attacked in return for them turning over all the nuclear weapons they had to Russia. I think one has to believe that if Ukraine still had a nuclear arsenal they probably wouldn’t have been attacked by Russia who also gave security guarantees.. If we don’t live up to our guarantees it will again call in to question the role of the US in the free world.

      • Gary Harrell says

        June 2, 2022 at 2:13 pm

        President dufus

        • Leslie Ferguson says

          June 13, 2022 at 8:24 am

          I have a better word….

      • jo c says

        June 14, 2022 at 1:41 am

        Finally, someone with facts.
        My point? The USA, as mist of the world has a interest in Ukraine and for many reasons. The biggest reason for me is that Ukraine is the biggest country standing against Russia, and wants a society like ours, not Russia. If not for Ukraine, Russia would take over Europe
        fairly easily.
        Continuing on, Syria is friendly/supported by Russia, Then Iran, butt buddies China. Is this what we want? I think not. Spend the money on Ukraine. Tell me one thing… name any US President, ANY… that have $1,400 back to the people that are working class people or less. Not once, not twice, but for most 3 times. yeah, I thought so.

      • Lisa Rodriguez says

        June 26, 2022 at 7:52 pm

        Amen!!!!

    • Tom Drummond says

      May 29, 2022 at 2:11 pm

      Don’t be so stupid where’s Putin going to attack next .and yes we should be able to more benefit’s
      And quicker treatment at the VA hospitals

    • Brenda Carter says

      May 31, 2022 at 8:42 am

      That’s what I’m talking about

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  25. Dan Kei;l says

    April 12, 2022 at 2:33 pm

    What if we paid into the Montgomery G.I. Bill at the beginning of our enlistment, utilized the post 9/11 G.I. but are still stuck with student loans due to the fact that we did a couple semesters at a college before realizing that was no the path we wanted to take? Would be able to utilize the Montgomery G.I. Bill that we paid into to help offset our student loans that us Veterans in the first place shouldn’t have?

  26. Darrell says

    April 12, 2022 at 1:46 pm

    I was in from 81 too 84 I only expected them to give me a 0% interest rate from the federal government they didn’t pay us shit and I was over seas I worked like 16 hours a day most days and they really didn’t pay us shit these Congress men and woman get paid a hell of a lot more than any of us and don’t work a fraction of the hours we worked a zero percent interest rate is what we really deserved from them especially when they took over the guarantee of student loans now they want to give the people they think will vote for them a free ride!!!

    • EDWIN CRUZ says

      April 12, 2022 at 7:49 pm

      You right I could not even transfer anything to my kids , Technically they told that I was not qualify… Served for 30 years as an active and reserve .manage to retire on active duty on July 2011. But nothing now I owe the IRS over 13,000 on taxes ,unbelievable..
      it is very sad how supposedly the Government is helping veterans who deserve not to paid taxes at all for all our sacrifice.

      • James carter says

        May 29, 2022 at 3:27 pm

        I experienced the same thing retiring May 2011. Oddly enough, the group that retired that January 2011 were able to get it, but if you were the lucky group that retired after that March or so cuttoff, then you had to extend or reenlist, of course I wasnt re-enlistment eligible, IT WAS USED AS A RETENTION TOOL…SCREWING THOSE THAT WERE IN DURING 9/11, DOES THAT MAKE SENSE? ANYWAYS, hell I was lucky to make it to retirement after all the knee, back and weight management issues I encountered after age 35 from Fitness Training (PT). What was Uncle Sams way of saying thanks?…..Bye and leave your kids Gi Bill Transfer at the door and and for me …to get to using it because the clock is ticking

  27. Dan says

    September 8, 2021 at 11:16 am

    What about all those bets and people that did 20 or more years and were to late for Vietnam era and retired or got out before the 9/11 bill. A group of veterans left out with nothing. Dessert storm Cold War veterans left with nothing.

    • Deborah Muth Marell says

      September 8, 2021 at 4:09 pm

      Read all of the ways & war times that you are eligible, there are more than when we went looking for something out there , you had to be “ boots on the ground “ to receive disability & still had to be at least 40% . It’s a lot better now , even though I feel I was ripped from what I deserved & my husband passed away at the hands of the VAs overextended Doctors, it will never change totally but anything has to be better, right?

  28. Robert W. Philippi says

    September 7, 2021 at 2:15 pm

    I guess that Vietnam Vets are just out there. I served 26 years and retired in 1989, unfortunately with a family and having to work I was unable to utilize my GI Bill Education Benefits.

  29. Sharyn says

    September 7, 2021 at 10:09 am

    my husband a Viet Nam Vet was denied disability for Maleria he contracted while in the military. He was told there were no records from a doctor. He got sick while in VietNam. Saw the medic, in a field hospital, who gave him clorquinquan. He suffered for a while with diahreah and fever. The meds he was given helped him and he returned to the front. Fast forward to 1971: he came down with the maleria again during a flu epdemic, and again in the eighties. We never noted the dates, but was told at the time by his physician that he had a latent maleria. When he gets the flu it triggers maleria. Since then we routinely get the flu vaccine consequently he hasn’t gotten the flu. Now the Va claims he doesn’t suffer from it. No he don’t have the chills or fever but his sweat is yellow and stains all of our linens and he’s consitantly cold. If that’s not suffering what is. They actually had the nerve to suggest that perhaps he got it in the carribean when on vacation! Fact is he wasnt in the Carribbean before 1971 when the symptoms appeared state side!

    • A. gonzalez says

      September 10, 2021 at 1:16 pm

      Sharyn…my name is al…i’m very sorry to hear of your husband’s circumstances…BUT,their is a light @ the end of the tunnel…I too am a viet nam veteran so i’m familiar to this nonsense the v.a. gives…however alot has changed when o’bama was in office for us vet’s. for a few years i’ve tried to get compensation for my problems to no avail in 2008 i managed to get compensated for some problems from the war, make the story short i got compensated all the way to 90 % disability w/in a few years…this can happen to your family..cal (737)241-9823 or online @ brian reese @www.vaclaimsinsider.com… these are veterans helping veterans…best of luck to & yours an i’ll be praying for you…AL…

  30. Sheryl Bruce says

    September 7, 2021 at 9:21 am

    I was in 1988 to 97. Do I fall into post 9/11 GIbill at all?

    • Earnest says

      September 7, 2021 at 12:21 pm

      No, Only if you served in the military on or after September 11, 2001.

  31. Joe Slakis says

    September 7, 2021 at 9:19 am

    What about Vietnam Vets who did not complete their B.S. degree, but did get his A.S. degree?

  32. James Tyler says

    August 6, 2021 at 9:35 am

    I was denied college while working as a customs service/agent. Tried to enroll but my hours would not or even could go to college. I serve 75-95 and I lost my G I bill. Please confirm/advise if I can still use it or etc. and my dependent can he use any support/benefits. I am 100% P&T disabled since 04

  33. Roberto Banuelos says

    August 5, 2021 at 10:47 pm

    I paid into the montgomery GI bill back in 1989 1990 for 12 months then sometime during.my carreer i opted into the post 9/11 GI i have distributed 24 months to my education benefits to my dependents and aboit to use the last 12 months will i be elgible for the extra year of education benefits under the montgomery GI bill? If so how do i apply or is this automatically added into my education benefits? Thank for any assistance you can provide.

  34. Chris Trebelhorn says

    August 5, 2021 at 10:41 am

    What about all of us who deployed between 2001 and 2008 who didn’t get any education benefits!

  35. Andrew says

    August 5, 2021 at 9:35 am

    The people of the United States knows about this but no one will come to our defense no matter that we have given our lives to our country, and in this day and time when we need our country to help us what do they do, just turn there backs on us one again and tell no one that they are doing this to the , veterans who fort for this our country the great USA, and now we heed education benefits that we have made for our selfs and the VA who wants to take away our money ,it is not theirs to take or to not issue the money back to the service members the ones who went to war not the VA or some of the other people who do not serve.

    • CC says

      August 7, 2021 at 12:14 pm

      Totally agree with you Andrew. That is totally wrong by the VA. Just 1 more thing. Unfortunately the sorry politicians or VA Secretary should not be doing this kind of EXTORTION! That’s the problem with ALL our politicians! ALL OF THEM do not care about us. Yeah they always put on a dog and pony show that they do care but its all BS in my opinion

      CC
      USMC

  36. Joe Gleichenhaus says

    August 4, 2021 at 9:14 am

    I am an active duty Soldier transitioning in 5 months. I contributed to the Montgomery GI Bill $100/ month for 12 months totaling $1200 in 1990-1991. Sine then I did ‘something’ to convert it to the Post 9/11 GI bill, maybe sometime circa 2007-2011 ish (?). How do I check what I have/ am eligible for? Or, what should I do now to get both, if possible? Most important, what document/ record will I need to use either/ both?
    Unfortunately, I think this all sounds like it will take a very dedicated and organized individual to track down and maintain answers and records to use these benefits. Some will do it, it’s our nature/ training. I suspect most will not, and I am not a typical pessimist.

    • scott g says

      August 4, 2021 at 11:06 am

      wait for the soldier for life crap you have to sit when you leave, but positive you can not convert that, basically use the gi bill and they will give you another 12 months

  37. Mike B Martisko, Honorably Discharged Veteran says

    August 4, 2021 at 9:07 am

    I have contacted every Mortgage company that claims to provide easy access for VETS, I have been turned down by all of them. Not because my income is insufficient, or my credit history is really bad, nor any of the other usual reasons that someone is turned down. I was denied financing for a New Home because I already OWN the land free and clear, and I am looking for what I can best afford for my needs, a Manufactured home.

    For more than 50 yrs I was lied to by the VA and denied benefits I was entitled to, now they have found a new way to deny me the opportunity to own a home. It is all BULL SHIT.

    • King D. Davidson says

      August 4, 2021 at 10:27 am

      I here you Brother I own a Manufacture Home and they will not Finance. Because it is a manufactured Home. I was turned down so i will finish paying my 4.5 Percent loan. I have good Credit and I am Disabled.

      • Jughead says

        August 6, 2021 at 11:55 am

        I just completed an IRRL (pronounced Earl) Interest Rate Reduction Loan through Freedom mortgage. My original loan was with the crooks at Navy Federal. It is a manufactured home and it was tough getting the original loan at 3.75 in 2019. Freedom did a great job for me. They were kinda slow and communication wasn’t the best, at times, but they pushed it through at 2.25%. I paid no closing costs and even got a check for a couple hundred bucks at closing. They sent a notary with closing documents to my home. My mortgage (loan amount) went up about $2500-3000, my payments dropped a couple hundred dollars a month and my payoff date (months left on my mortgage) stayed the same as if I hadn’t refinanced. I am extremely thankful and happy that I found Freedom! Every other lender said they couldn’t do a mobile, after they ran my credit, of course. Even though my credit scores were about 50-75 points higher than when I originally bought the property, Navy Criminal denied my request to refinance and never told me why, even though I always paid my mortgage on time for the 2 years that I had the loan with them. I hope that this helps you and other veterans get their mobile homes refinanced. I almost gave up trying due to all the shady lenders, unneeded hits on my credit and the run around that I got from so many lenders!

      • CC says

        August 7, 2021 at 12:25 pm

        Brother King that sounds like HIGHWAY ROBBERY to me! You might want to write, You may want to write your Senator and Congressman but make sure you write them. Dont use electronic communication cause you will get the same BS response from them if you use email. Writing forces their staff to open the letter, read it, and then have to send you a response through Post Office. KEEP FIGHTING BROTHER KING!
        CC
        USMC

    • James Yeatrakas says

      August 6, 2021 at 12:10 pm

      I’m a VET. I used a program that was available, the Rural; Electrification Program. If your land is in a rural area you should be able to qualify for that no downpayment, no MIP program. check it out,

    • George Alston says

      September 7, 2021 at 11:35 am

      I suggest you look into purchasing a modular home. They are not considered to be a manufactured home. they have all the benefits of a stick built with the with the advantages of a manufactured home. Try Nationwide modular homes.

    • George Alston says

      September 7, 2021 at 11:52 am

      Try home from Nationwide Modular Homes.

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