Would appealing to have your DD214 codes upgraded affect your VA disability?

SN Kevin Neff — Sat, 30 Jul 2016 00:06:59 -0400

Response by SN Kevin Neff made Jul 30 at 2016 12:09 AM

SN Kevin Neff — Sat, 30 Jul 2016 00:09:18 -0400

Cont'd: My sister is prior Navy, like myself. She wants to re-enlist as an officer, but her RE-3P code won't allow for that. I told her about upgrading her enlistment codes and she asked how it would affect her VA benefits if she isn't able to return.

Response by SGM Mikel Dawson made Jul 30 at 2016 1:05 AM

SGM Mikel Dawson — Sat, 30 Jul 2016 01:05:48 -0400

Can't double dip in this situation. If you go back on active duty - loose the VA disability. If you go Reserve you loose VA disability for the days you are on duty for the month: http://www.veteranstoday.com/2009/03/27/veterans-lose-va-ratings-vet-status-and-compensation-when-returning-to-active-duty/

If she tries and can't get back in, then she will continue on receiving benefits.

Veterans lose VA ratings, vet status, and compensation when returning to Active Duty!

By Robert L. Hanafin on March 27, 2009

Response by SGT Christopher Combs made Jul 12 at 2018 1:37 AM

SGT Christopher Combs — Thu, 12 Jul 2018 01:37:58 -0400

No it's a totally different area. The VA and military do not communicate unless they absolutely have to which is not likely in your case..