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Federal statue outlines this requirement. GI Bill benefits may be paid to individuals who are pursuing GI Bill-approved "programs of education". The term “programs of education” means any curriculum or any combination of unit courses or subjects pursued at an educational institution which is generally accepted as necessary to fulfill requirements for the attainment of a predetermined and identified educational, professional, or vocational objective.

Programs of education are approved for GI Bill purposes by a state approving agency (SAA) or the Department of Veterans Affairs in accordance with statutory and regulatory provisions and agency guidance.

The programs of education include a wide variety of education and training. The programs include, but are not limited to,
• Programs at nonaccredited and accredited educational institutions that lead to a certificate, a degree, or an educational, vocational, or professional objective;
• Licensing or certification tests for a predetermined vocation or profession;
• National tests for admission to (e.g., the Scholastic Aptitude Test [SAT]) or course credit at institutions of higher learning;
and
• Apprenticeships or other on-the-job training programs.

GiI Bill students can use dual-majors, but would need to talk with the individual school to ensure both majors are GI Bill approved.

Hey Chief, as I stated to another veteran, you need to go get yourself an ADVOCATE over at your local DAV! Those guys are the absolute BEST! Good Luck!

PO2 Thomas Lind I am working with an Advocate. I have a very good VSO. The problem is first claim I was turned down, not enough service. Not in Gulf. Higher level appeal said I did have 20 years service and two deployments to gulf but turned me down. Said I got myeloma from old age over 60. Was 57. Did a supplemental information NEXUS letters from two Oncologists. One of them is a specialist, only treats myeloma and lymphoma for last 18 years. Turned down. Did another higher level appeal. My VSO showed them where it’s listed under PACT act. VSO said after talking to waiter she was certain I would get it. Denied again. So to the board I go. Long wait

As of November 10, 2024, Cleveland VA Medical Center is reporting approximately 7 days of claims inventory, with approximately 70% of these paper claims. As of January 2024, all paper claims are manually entered into the Beneficiary Travel Self-Service System for processing. Without specifics on the dates of claims filed and the name of the claimant, it is difficult to find a root cause of this type of issue.

Veterans who are eligible for the Montgomery GI Bill have 10 years from their last day of service to use the benefits before they expire. As an example, if a Veteran left active duty on January 1, 2004, they have until December 31, 2013 to use their benefits. It is important to note that the benefits must be used by this time. If a Veteran is still in school at the time the benefits expire, VA cannot extend the benefits expiration date.

If a Veteran was prevented from attending school due to a serious illness or disability, they may be eligible for a GI Bill extension: https://www.va.gov/resources/getting-a-gi-bill-extension/.

If a Veteran was not able to use their MGIB before they expired, they may be eligible for other benefits through the Veteran Readiness and Employment program (VR&E), as long as they have a service-connected disability rating of at least 10%. The VR&E program can help Veterans with job training, education, employment accommodations, resume development, and job seeking skills coaching. VR&E participants are also eligible to receive a monthly subsistence to help cover personal expenses while attending school or training.

You should email your town town manager and let him know that his town tax assessor is being rude to you? or is your phone on Mute? Hell, drive down there to your town hall a speak to the tax assessor in person!

Does your State offer property tax exemptions for which you qualify? If you are in Florida, PM me and I'll share my knowledge from working for the county Property Appraiser.

Unfortunately, we cannot assist with the state benefit programs. However, we recommend reaching out to that program office directly or contact a local accredited Veterans service representative who may be able to assist.

We are very sorry for your loss and wish you our deepest condolences. VA recognizes that the process of obtaining a VA disability rating can be complex and time-consuming for several reasons. First, the legal requirements for VA's duty to assist in the development of a claim, as outlined in 38 CFR §3.103, can contribute to the duration of the process, as it involves careful collection and examination of all pertinent information to ensure that Veterans receive accurate decisions on their claims. Second, VA receives a high volume of claims, which can lead to extended processing times in some cases. VA continuously strives to improve the claims process to reduce wait times and increase efficiency, acknowledging the importance of timely resolution for Veterans. Lastly, if a claim is initially denied, the appeal process can involve multiple steps, including gathering new evidence, providing additional documentation, attending hearings, and potentially attending additional medical evaluations, each of which can add to the timeline.