The VA released the Fiscal Year 2011 Montgomery GI Bill payment rates. This year the MGIB rates increased by 4 percent to $1,426 a month, making the total value of the older GI Bill program over $51K (for 36 months) for those who have not started using their benefit.
Unlike the the Post-9/11 GI Bill, the MGIB rates for full-time, three quarter, half, and less then half-time are relatively straight forward. A student veteran carrying a full load (normally 12 semester hour units) earns the full monthly payment rate of $1,426 while the halftime-time student would get half that amount ($713).
The VA also released the FY2011 payment rates for the Montgomery GI Bill for Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR), Reserve Education Assistance Program (REAP) and Survivors’ and Dependents’ Education Assistance Program (DEA).
Follow these links to find the payment rates for each program:
- Montgomery GI Bill
- Montgomery GI Bill – Selected Reserve
- Reserve Education Assistance Program
- Survivors’ and Dependents’ Education Assistance
NOTE: These new payment rates do not go into effect until Oct. 1, 2010. This means that vets using the MGIB can expect to see the increase in their October payment (the November 2010 check).
Why does a 50% disabled vet like myself, not qualify for both voc rehab and the new GI bill I paid into the GI bill so what's the issue?
You qualify for both but can not use them both at the same time. The first that you should use is The GI Bill, because you can only use it for 36 month. Then you can use the Voc Rehab. Now have in mind that this are two different programs. The GI bill will pay you tha amount of money directly to you there for you have to pay your tuition if you don not have a grant to pay for school. In the other hand you have the voc rehab that pays for tuition, books and supplies, and on top of that the give you some monetary allowance. Example 12 credit hours at state university 2200 dollars + Books 500 dollars + supplies 50 dollars= 2750 +750 allowance = 3500 total Voc Rehab VS 1400 GI Bill. The only way to really benefit from GI Bill is if you can qualify for a pell grant that pays for your tuition and books.
First it needs to be specified about which GI Bill he is talking about. I know for a fact that the Post 9/11 GI Bill pays for tuition and also gives you UP TO $1000 a YEAR book stipend. You also receive E-5 BAH with dependent rate for the area that you live in for as long as you are enrolled in school. Like you said, it is best to use the GI Bill first and then Voc Rehab. All vets should take full advantage of ALL benefits that are available to them.
About using the GI Bill first I wouldn't totally agree with under all cases. Voc Rehab will not always pay for a degree beyond a bachelors and my understanding is that it can be limited by prior education and so forth. So if you can use Voc Rehab for your more basic classes as far as they will allow then I"d suggest it. The GI Bill doesn't have those limitations and can be used for anything at anytime within the period following seperation / retirement. So in my case I am hoping to use Voc Rehab to help finish my BA then save the GI BIll for my masters program. As the new rules also allow passing it on to family, I would most definately suggest saving whatever possible of the BIll to pass on those benefits. Just a thought.
I hope you are on active duty, because thats the only way you can transfer your benefits to your family. When it comes to using Vocational rehab there are alot of stipulations talking from expereince after using all three vocational rehab, montogemery gi bill and post 9-11.
The 'Post 9-11 G-Bill will pay your tuition and pay you a monthly housing allowance equivalent to a married E-5 living in your zip code. You will also recieve a $1000 book allowance each semester. I believe you gave Gunny info on the Montgomery GI Bill not Post 9-11 GI Bill.
The $1000 book allowance is for a year not each semester.
The $ 1000 book allowance is for the year not the quarter, it is broken down every quarter or semester it depends on what you are on. the way to calcualte is they pay $41.67 per credit for each semester or quarter. Just calculate 41.67 x credits you are taking and thats the book allowance for that period.
William you hit the nail on the head..!! Gunny everything he wrote to you is as accurate as can be.. I'm doing it as well.. Hooyah..!!
You do qualify for both, you just can not use both at the same time.
If you use your GI bill and get a degree but still can't find a good job then you will be able to use voc rehab. If you qualify.
By law, you can only use one education program at a time. You have up to 48 Months of Benefits by combining two or more programs. It makes sense that if you are in school full time and in vocational rehab that the VBA does not pay twice for the same time. The program was never intended for that. Although you dual qualify, you cannot have dual pay. In some cases, rarely, the 48 month rule is waived for people in Voc Rehab but it is not the norm. Many vets are changing to the new GI Bill if they have more than 30 months of service after 9/10/2001. Remember if you use 24 months of Voc Rehab, you have only 24 months of the GI Bill left. If you are using the Voc rehab for schooling, you may be better off using the Post 9/11 GI Bill.
Gunny, I have nerve problems from The orange crap, And I don't even get a full 40%. 852. a month. I made more in (71) on active duty. And they are giving me a hard time about going back to school. I feel it my brother. Sgt. Bear
I agree Gunny H, 40% myself, and stuck with $858.70 per month with a full load; it is just wrong that vocrehab can't give us the same gravy the rest of the vets are getting.
Voc rehave gives you more than what you tell us because they are paying for your tuition and books plus if you qualify you could get a brand new computer + 858.70 dollars that you said you get. Yes the GI Bill gives more money to you personaly but when you pay the tiution you probably end up with less cash in your pocket unless you have a pell grant. Even if you cann't use both, voc rehav is giving you a good deal.
How does this affect people that are in a apprenticeship program? Who go to school and OJT?
I am assuming you are talking about the MGIB, Chapter 30. You can only use one benefit at a time and only one way at a time. If you are in an apprenticeship program you are already using education benefits, If you choose, you can stop your apprenticeship program and receive school benefits. The apprenticeship program costs you 12 months of entitlement over the two year period. You may want to drop out of the apprenticeship program after the 1st year when the benefit goes down to 35%. If you switch to the Post 9/11 GI Bill you will be paid apprenticeship rates under your relinquished program.
I' m not sure how to go about applying for my education benefits. Everytime I call the regional office, the phone continually rings and I've yet to get a straight answer. Whenever I go to the VA website, it gets so confusing. Please, any can advise me.
I don't know where you are located, however, if you contact us at va@ppcc.edu we will give you the information that you are requesting because in our VA office at Pikes Peak Community College, we take care of our Vets as 3 of us are Veterans. As a matter of fact we were just named #2 in Colorado as being Military Friendly.
Hi Lois.. I think what you should do first is find out which college or university you want to enroll. Then find out within the school if they have a representative for the VA.. I'm enrolled in a community college and they help you. I'm located in Florida. Another thought would be find your local American Legion , VFW, or any Vets club. They have officers within the groups to help as well. Some know the tricks of the trade towards your education. Sometimes it helps to go to the VA in person and ask around who can help you and who represents the educational department. It took me awhile to do all the things I have written but, it works.. Wish you the best Lois.. Stay safe..
Louis,
The best way to go about applying for your education benefits is to go to the VA Rep at the school that you are planning to attend. He/she should be able to guide you through the process and once everything is put together it can be entered at the school, faxed or mailed to your regional office. I hope this helps some.
Kirk.
You can go online and fill out the application or go to the school you are applying to and see their VA rep and apply there.
You can also look on the VA website and call their contact number rather than the regional. To apply you can either use VONAP on the website or use the University's Vet Rep. Good luck.
Lois! Where are you from. I work for Park University and we have amazing 100% online programs. I can help you sort out your education benefits. Drop me an email at stephen.terry@park.edu. or go to our website at http://www.park.edu. Take care!
Stephen
I woud like to use te GI BILL to gte a degree in Photography, I am 120% TOTAL AND PERMANENTLY DISABLED AND WOULD LIKE TOKNOWWHERE I APPLY FOR MY BENNIES TO GET STARTED AS I AM 60 AND A HONORABLY
DISCHARGED VIET NAM VETERAN DO I START AT MY vva regional office >?, Thanks for any and all help, Larry Stephenson
Select the school, then ask their financial aid office for some help in filling out the forms. They will turn them into the VA and it will take about two months to get your fist check. The third month will include the first months amount. Also, they can help you obtain other things like PELL grants, and otehr student loans at a very low interest rate. Other scholarships are also available for the first person to apply for them (as many go unused). Vets have an edge on the list in most decent universities.. Thanks for serving. Mine is USAF 1966-73.
Stephen R.
im retaired with 23 years and 100% disabled , but i never pay my gi bill can i going to school .
thanks
luis
Yes, begin with English 101 and come back and chat.
I understand why your name is special Ed. Apparently those
were the classes you attended in school. That was such a jerk
answer you gave to a disabled veteran who served 23 years.
I wish all the disrespectful punks like you would go jump in
a lake, preferably in unison just for viewing pleasure on our end.
I believe it depends on when you retired for you to qualify on post 911 gi bill
The first year of enlistment you have to pay in $100.00 mo. It was an option to get GI Bill education.
You should qualify for the Post 911 GI Bill if you served during any period of this war and you have at least an other than honorable discharge. Unfortunately you do not qualify for the traditional MGIB because you did not pay into it. The best advice I can suggest to you is to call VA directly to find out what you are actually entitled to since I don't have your service record in front of me to truly know.
Okay, i served for 26 years and paid my MGIB before 9-11 open, am i qualified to use both? after one another?
You may be able to apply for the Post 9/11 GI Bill. You would need at least 90 days of service after 9/10/2001. The other way is to apply for Voc Rehab. I recommend you contact one of the service organizations who help vets receive benefits. You can ask your local county VA rep or local VFW, American Legion or Amvets to find out who it is and where they are located.
I retired AGR Army Apr 2004. Am Vietnam Veteran and have 80% disability rating. Have a CAC III colorado Substance Abuse Counselor license and goal is to work at VA with other veterans but am told I need a Masters Degree in Psych. or Social Work to work as therapist with VA. Am willing to get this but want to know if I qualify for any additional ed funds. Leon B
You can look into it… See if there is a place called US VETS http://www.usvetsinc.org near you. I am 50% and they helped me and they seem to always need help. Its a great organization.
You may also try using post 9-11 gi bill since you were active after 9-11. Look into that.
Leon,
I can totally help you out. I work for Park University and we have some amazing online programs. Please let me know how I can help.
Stephen Terry
Park Warrior Center, Program Manager
Stephen.terry@park.edu
You would probably qualify for different benifits check with the local VA. When I got out I qualified for the GI Bill and the Illinois veterans grant the GI Bill paid my bills, the veterans grant paid 100% of my tution. I found out if I went back to back each semster (for example a semester ends in august and the new one begins in August) it would only count towards 1 month used of benifits. I also found if a VA rep submits paper work for a course be 1 long semester (advance standing which in relaty could be consider 3 courses ) it can benifit you. You probably qualify for certain school waivers. I recieved my BSW in 2 years and 7 months and my MSW in 8 months. It is not easy.Also anticipate waiting having a hard time finding employment with the VA in your field of intrest unless you secure a mental health clinical degree like an LCSW.
Best of luck to you
Can anyone help me. I served during the time when they stopped the GI Bill and sponsored a 2 for 1 plan. In those early days I was too young to save any money plus I was giving to my parents. Is there any help for a Vet under this situation to obtain educational help for college expenses? I have yet to find any military resources.
Marvin, I'm in the same situation as you are. I have been searching for an answer, but can't find one.
Unless you converted to the Montgomery GI Bill your out of luck…you had to put money in while in the service and use the benefits within 10 years. They opened up the MGIB a couple of times in the 90's for people to convert but you still needed to have at least $25 in VEAP.
Ms Barnes,
You can apply online for most benefits at http://vabenefits.vba.va.gov/vonapp/
10helper Hooah-Hooah on what you're doing for our family of vets. I'm retired and rated at 60% and attending UMSL (U of Missouri – St Louis) Vet counselor is fantastic and one thing I'd urge you to do is to start up a Veteran's Student Organization . It provides a way to get in-depth info out to our guys (and gals) and also provides on campus support one on one by those we trust the most. We got our charter from the Mizzou system last spring so this is the first semester that we're really operational.
I agree completely, and would like more on the Missou progam on line and also the U/ Illinois plan if possible. I hava 30-40% Disabillity,( nerve damages) from foot problems
but was tunded down becaus eof a later injury and our record were burned in the St Louis fire of records storage.
I am also interested in help to set up a job creation system for diabled Vets
amd have talked to several inthe Ft myers, FL. area.
REK
Robert if oyu were involved in the records burning then you have been out over 10 years and are no longer eligible.
What does a person qualify for who is, 20 percent disabled and currently unemployed due to layoffs to a foreign country ?.He is 11 yrs out of the Marines.
If your Devil Dog has 20% disability, he qualifies for Voc Rehab at the least. I don't know his whole story; meaning, if he was enrolled in any other education program, or when he got out. If he served after 9/11 and he did not enroll into the GI Bill, he should apply for the Post 9/11 GI Bill. He can do this by going to the VA website, follow the link to apply for the Post 9/11 GI Bill and fill out the application on VON APP. I hope this helps!
I retired in 1986 and never used any of my GI bill benefits, because I got a great job as soon as I got out. I always planned to go back to school and use my G I bill in about 4 or 5 years after I retired. At that time we had the VietNam GI bill that was surposed to be good for ten years after you retired or seperated. Well, in 1989 the Vietnam era GI bill ended and the Montgomery GI bill went into full effect. When I called the VA in late 1989, I was told that if I had notaid into the Montgomery GI bill that I was out of luck at the end of 1989. I feel like I was lied too for over twenty years. The VA just changed the rules and made no way for the Vietnam Vets to use their beneifits without coming up with a lot of money to pay into the new GI bill. Has anyone else had this problem and if so , is there anyway to get some of those benefits back ?
Joe T & Other VietNam Era GI Bill Vets, I had similar stituation. USMC & Army 75-01…… Enlisted with VN ERA GI Bill & Pres Ford even stated upon signing new GI BIll in Oct 76; it would never hurt a current veteran regardless of where they served. I fought denial all the way up to Brd of Veterans Appeal and they still denied benifits for school. I feel this was contrary to The Intent of Congress and GI BILL Regulations.
In Dec 2001, The VA even got a regulation pertaining to disqualifying more VN Era GI Bill enlistees that they say expired in 1989. Something stinks and is completely wrong…….
No Joe, Sorry. The 10 year Delim date has past.
Hello Joe T, i never use my Montgomery GI bill and i want my money or at lest let my child use it at his or her school. Tell me in you have any info on this so we all can benefit. LL
Is the housing allowance only for the 9/11 GI Bill or does it apply across the board?
BHA is only for chapter 33(9/11 gi bill), not chapter 30(the normal one)
I am not a negative person but i was looking into using my MGIB recently and found out it had a 10 year limit. Have been out for 20 but am just now in a situation to use it and am told no. And to top it off you can't even get back the $1200.00 you paid in. Sen. Maria Cantwell D/Washington State, has proposed a bill twice to make all education benefits available for life but she has not succeded. Im a republican from MS. but this senator has my support by pushing this bill. Too many veterans taken advantage over something we have all earned.
i'm quite sure you were informed in boot camp that after you got out of the military if you had paid for the gi bill that you had 10 years from the day of your seperation to use your gi bill and because you were fortunate enough to find a good (gravy) job when you got out dosent exclude you from the 10 year rule. there's a reason that they tell you all of this before you pay for the gi bill it's called being honest and fair to everyone. to bad about the bad news and good luck.
E-mailing and calling all our Senate and Congressial Representatives is a great idea. All of the House is up for re-election this Nov. ! Let's remind them who they work for and also all the things we did for them and all the citizens of this great country. I think the life time benefits is a great idea to use up 4 years of GI bill educational benefits ! I don't think this is too much to ask ! Look at all the money we throw away trying to buy friends in foreign countries ! It is time for us as a group to stick together and demand something that we all earned ! Thanks for listening. Joe T.
So because you ignorant people were told in the beginning your gi bill benefits had a max life rate of 10 years, use it or lose it, and you knew this, and in some circumstances, blatantly admitted you chose not to use it because you got a job where you didn’t bother to put in the effort or care to go and use your benefits, are now going to whine and cry that you’re somehow being ****** out of your benefits? Get a ******* clue, it’s pitiful that I have to call myself a veteran and group myself with the likes of people like you.
I am a vet. I served on Active Duty for several years and did some National Guard time. Where can I find out if I have any GI benefits? I did not serve anytime overseas or anytime after 9/11, I was basically told I have no benefits. Where can I find any answers?
Dear Lisa
That is not true as long as you have a Honorable Discharge you have VA benefits. You have to know how to access them. Go to your local VA office were you live and talk to the local VA rep. If that does not work look in the phone book under government agencies and find state or federal Va numbers and start dialing numbers have your DD 214 handy for any questions the VA might have. You have lots of benefits that you have earned from your service.
You have a lot vague answers. How many years did you serve on Active Duty? 2, 3, 4 years? How many years have you been discharged out of the military? Did you receive at least an other than honorable discharge? Did you pay into the MGIB? Do you have any service related disabilities? Once you answer those questions then it will be easier to give you an answer to your entitlements. I suggest you contact your local VA office or go to the VA website if you don't feel comfortable giving out all your personal information via the web.
USE THE VOC REHAB FIRST!!!!! The Voc Rehab program is set up to retrained military who's military vocation aggrivates their disability. Therefore if you already have college through the GI bill more than likely they will deny you college. Use the voc rehab first then use the GI bill to further education. I am using the voc rehab and may actually use the old GI bill because it allows you to go to any school like a motorcycle mechanic school. The new GI bill (I was told) is not authorized for vocational type school. Only 4 year university type stuff.
The new GI Bill did authorized my Tech school im going for Pharmacy tech. , and i havent had to pay anything at all out of my pocket. I didnt even Know about Voc Rehab since im 40% should have done that first. My hubby is about to find out to see if he will be able to use his GI Bill for his mechanic School, but then one of his friends actually went to that motorcycle school in florida.
It depends on what benefit you relinquished. If the Post 9/11 GI Bill does not cover a program (like many non college degree programs) you are paid under your relinquished benefit. The nice thing about that is your delim date is moved from 10 years to 15 years.
That is new to me I didn't know I can pass on my GI Bill on to my kids but correct my if I'm wrong I was told by my vet rep. That some how my kids get free college just because I served in Iraq if some one can give me a bit more info on this that would be great.
I am a Vietnam Vet, and was honorably discharged in 1966. I have never used my GI benefits and would like to use them now. Am I still eligible, or did my benefits fall by the wayside? Is this what a person who served his country, is to expect now that he has retired, even though I retired from the Dept. of Army, as a Federal employee?
Sorry Wallace, your benefits were only good for 10 years.
If someone can provide me with an answer to my query I would greatly appreciate it. This is going to be the message of all times. I was honorably discharged in 1980, but never used any part or parts of my GI Bill because I returned immediately after discharge to live in Europe. I have been living over here since 1976 when I initially PCS'ed here. I would like to finish my college studies but can't afford to pay for them. Am I still able to apply my GI Bill to do this, or has that ship sailed?
I'm a disable vet, but didn't know I could collect disability until 2004, which is when I finally applied. Living overseas has its advantages, and disadvantages. Mostly I think I've suffered more from the disadvantages by being outside the loop; as in the case of stumbling upon this page. I know my query has nothing to do with most of the comments on this site, but I would–again–be thankful if someone would take the time to answer me back.
CJ,
If you received disability rating from VA you should be able to qualify vocational rehab by VA, I am not sure about you GI bill. All you have to do is go to http://www.va.gov and there should be some info on how to apply
Cj, Since your rating was just given to you four years ago, you should be able to use VocRehab. you have 10 years to use it once you receive a rating decision of at least 20%. However, the cources and teh school you attend has to be approved by the va. Hopefully you have a VA liaison at a base, consulate or embassy who can help you. You can take correspondence courses. This is probably your best bet. The GI Bill has to be started within 10 years of discharge for the regular one. The new one I think is 15 years.
I never used my GI bill and I Hear That After 10 Years Its
Over.When I got out of the service i had a bad drug problem and it took me all this time to get cleaned and to stay this way.do i have a chance trying to get my gi bill.
I CAME OUT OF THE AF 1975 , NEVER USED MY GI BILL . CAN MY SONS USE IT N ANY WAY
No your son cannot use your GI Bill. It is non-transferable from person to another.
probably not, the allotment has to be made while you still have active duty time left, but you might be able to find a non-mainstream loop hole.
no… Sorry your 10 year limit is up.
How much money does the spouse receive monthly on the Post 9-11 bill?
The spouse would receive the same amount as the service member would. Use the GI Bill Calculator to hep you figure it out. You need to be in service to transfer the benefit. The VA does not transfer the benefit, the members service (USAF, USA, USN) does it. Contact your Education Office for more information
I am a retired SEABEE 30% disabled and going to college recieving the Post 911 GI Bill. I retired 7 years ago and recieve 80% of the benefit. Alot of Vets are not listening to the information given out at TAP class of seperation classes prior to getting out. That is the time to ask most of these questions. Now we have a VA that is swomped with the returning Heroes that are in need as we all are. Contact your VA rep at the school you want to attend and they have a form to fill out and you can revieve your Post 911 benefit. The majority of you need answers, one of the best forums to get those answers is the American Ligion, join it and help each other out. We have over 1500 Post world wide and any of you can join, this is our avanue for reform in the Goverment and getting answers to your educational questions. Please join and help each other .
Need some help with this, I have been out of the Marines going on 6 years now. I did 2 tours in Iraq and was honorably discharged. When I was being discharged I made the mistake of letting them rush me out and didnt get qualified for any medical percent. I would like to know how I can go about finding out what my medical benifts are if any…..I'm from riverside california
Go to the local VA and get enrolled. Have them do a complete physical, as well as try to get a copy of your medical records for a complete evaluation.
From what I have been told and experienced first hand, all servicemembers that are honorably discharged will receive 100% medical coverage and only have to pay $6 for meds that you receive that cover non-service related ailments/injuries.
However, I would ask the ins and outs from the VAMC (Veterans Admin Medical Center) closest to you.
thanks!!
Ok, here's a question, I EAS'd in '00, but never used my GI Bill. I did use the Voc Rehab for a few months though, to go to a vo-tech/trade school. I am in the process of re-enlisting, what are my options at this point? Do I have to pay into the system again?
Sgt,
No, if you paid for it already.You good.Don't worry about but try to nip it, because you never know. Voc is good program.
HM1
No you do not pay again… provided you are active duty more than 90 days, your MGIB will go into effect. You will then have another 10 years after your discharge to use it or, you can relinquish the benefit for the Post 9/11 GI Bill after 90 days.
I work with veterans and I'm familiar with the different VA benefits.
Chapter 30 GI Bill: After serving for active duty for 2-3 years (depending on discharge date), contributing the $1,200 and getting honorable discharge, the veteran is eligible for 36 months of education benefits if used within 10 years after discharge date. If the benefits are not used, the veteran loses the $1,200.
Chapter 31 Vocational Rehabilitation: If veteran is 20% VA disabled service connected, the veteran is eligible for (12 additional months) or (48 months: if never used any other VA benefit) of education benefits if used within 12 years after being given VA disability percentage. If veteran is 100% disabled and unemployable, then he is not eligible for Chapter 31. Spouse of a veteran who is 100% disabled and unemployable is eligible for Chapter 35 which pays for tuition and fees and gives a monthly allowance.
Note: Those who converted form VEAP where forced to contribute $2400.00
Note: for Chapt 31 – the 12 months are on top of the 36 months of GI Bill, for a total of 48 months benifits.
Can you transfer out of Chapter 31, Voc Rehab into Mtgy GI or Post 9/11 for more flexibility in degree choices? You can't make any changes in Voc Rehab without approval of your counselor which can be denied.
Continuation of VA benefits:
Chapter 33 Post 9/11 GI Bill: If veteran has 3 years of active duty after 9/11/2001 or individuals discharged with a service connected disability of 30 days of active duty after September 11, 2001, ($1,200 contribution not required) then the veteran is eligible for 36 months of education benefits if used within 15 years after discharge date. The Chapter 33 covers tuition, fees (depending on years of active duty), provides a $1,000 book allowance annually and gives a BAH housing allownce. A medical discharge may
Hazlewood Act: For veterans whose home of record is Texas when enlisted. The veteran is eligible for 150 credit hours of tuition and some fees covered by some Texas universities. There is no year limit on this one. And a new law went into effect as of August 2009, where the Hazlewood can be transferred to you biological, stepchild or adopted child ages. The child can use the benefits ages 18-25 only. Once the child turns 26, the child is no longer eligible.
I am told that I can no longer use the GI bill and I am 100% perminent and total, only a few months old my 100% P&T.
I retired from active duty 1980, Jan. 30. I just returned to the USA Feb. 24 2002
I continued to serve the US Army as a civilian in Germany till 2002.
Did I earn it or not?
i do not want to sound bitter. i served in kontum in 1971 . i did as was told to do. in 1970 i was in the 4th inf division and was the baterry commander's driver's and rto and it was suggested to me to extend my time to get a early out to go to college. i was drafed before i was able to pass a alegbra 2 class. no one told me i had a right to go back to school to repeat and pass this course. i think i'm correct in this statement. i was draftd and went to vietnam. i took a course when i was ale and the help of my LT. i passed and got my diploma and received it in am. i got out went to a 2 year college. i received from the GI something like $99.00 a month,since i wasn' 21 years old i got social security from my decease father's account. the ss lasted one year and i was left with $99.00 to live on to go to school.getting the $99.00 was a hit and miss method of paymet. went on to a 4 year scholl sign up for ROTC and that got me $100.00 a month. man it was unfair what the GI bill did to us vietnam veterans
I am a veteran receivingg non-service disability. I sm trying to connect my non-service disability to a condition that I had while in service, I was told that my service connected prpoblems did nit cause my non-service disability. Here is whawt happened. I would like to hear from a medical person that would have some insight on this matter. I developed hemmoroids in service. After I got out of service, I had continued complications THAT developed into a cancerous tumor. The VA is telling me that this could not happen. Through the internet, I found evidence that this could possibly happpen. WHAT SHOULD I DO. i HAVE ALREADY FILED AN APPEAL.
i receive you massage today and how can i do to started my using their benefit i hope i can achieve it
I do know damn well what you are talking about.
I think it's pretty funny you'd use the too fat CPAP thing to make your point. That's my VA disability rating right there. It's ironic the rate for that is 5 times what it is for damn near losing a leg, I can't run the 40 miles a week I used to, I can't hike, I can't get on my hands and knees, I can't work on aircraft like I was trained to do while I was in. So yeah I take in the gravy, and the too fat and CPAP is secondary to what is my primary injury.
So what, I should decline the gravy because it's honorable, or the right thing to do, because I sure as hell can't make the amount of money working now I would have doing the job I was trained to do?
The percentages are switched though, because the VA disability system is jacked up from years of wink and nod abuse by all the goatlocker "brothers". Good ole boys, taking care of good ole boys.
Get real, unfrost your balls and make the changes, save the righteous judgement for yourself.
It's not just the people it's the system.
the va needs a portal where you can plug in your ssn and get told your gi bill benifits printed out based on your dd214
how do i get good appeal help for my gi bill appeal> i have been out of active duty for 16 years. i had no need for the schooling at that time due to the fact i had a great job in the not so great auto industry. now that i am in school learing a new life style, i cant even get the assistance for scool that i paid for and put my life on the line during the gulf war. i guess these two bronze stars are not worth much after all. please help .
kenneth
you are correct and then again you are full of IT….. READ YOUR VA BENEFITS HANDBOOK……IF YOU EVEN SERVED IN THE ARMED FORCES?????????
THE FIRST STEP IS TO WRITE YOUR CONGRESSMAN. THE VA IS NOT GOING TO HELP YOU.
I wantr to know why is it that VA has to rule over the school that I want to assist.
I have applied to a certified school here at home and they rejected my school choice. I want to know who gave them that poower since Iam the one that will attend the school. Since I don’t want to go to a 4 year school. All I want is a two year Technical school here ta home. I want to know why is that,they can reject the school that I want to attend. Who gave themthat right, becuase I was the one in the war and not them It is my rightto vchoose the school that I want to attend not them. IAm sick and tire of fighting the VA for my rights. any body out there knows where I can go to Claim my rights as a Veteran without theVA vetoing my choice of scholl.
Felix,
The VA has to guard against fake schools ripping off vet's. So the VA has a list of approved schools that they will accept for educational programs. The school submits paperwork to prove they are legitimate educators and the VA will list them if they are valid. This does include tech and vocational schools. You need to go on line and see what schools in your area are listed, or if the school you want to go to is not listed, have the school apply to the VA for approval.
I am a retired USAF vet & ran out of time for use of my GI bill in 2001! Yes I finished getting my Associates in General Studies. I was also told I still had three years of college on hold in case any money became available. I am a Volunteer Viet-Nam era vet. My Step -Dad Tsgt Armen E. Adams was one of the the first landing party (next to Col in picture) of the 500 to land on Viet Nam. He also stayed for one year and was told to go back again. He had what they now call Post Traumatic Stress & went through 30 day Re-hab. He was told because of an operation in Viet Nam .Then he received orders a couple years later to the DMZ after going to Congress. He came back , did 30 of 60 days rehab. He died of what was called Rheumatic Arthritis & Heart failure in 1982 at 51 years old. In 1988 Reagan sent a letter to my mom's house saying if dad could step forward he would get $1,000,000 Ha-Ha! When do we get anything? I would like to get a Bach. degree and my 20 year old daughters college paid off. Any chance??? Yours SSgt Joe Fenech (Retired) USAF
I got out of the Air Force in 2002. My 10 years will be up in 2012. My question is: If I start my Masters the Spring of 2011 would my benefits stop in 2012 or should they continue since I started going to school before my 10 year mark?
What is the matter with you people???? The benefits are there and ready to use, it's not that hard to apply. If you are eligible you will get what is coming to you. YOU JUST NEED TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS ON THE VA WEB SITE! COME ON PEOPLE!
I would like to make a comment about the VA, as an employee for many years I have seen an improvement of services and help for present veterans, but much more is needed to help every veteran. Especially in the following programs, GI Bill, Compensation and Pension benefits. The VA central Office needs to research the specific needs of the Regional Offices across the nation and supply them with outreach coordinators to assist those programs that help veterans in local communities. ex: Transition Programs.
I am a USAF Veteran with an Honorable dicharge and served from 1966 to 1971. I've never used my GI bill but am having problems hearing, I use 2.0L of Oxygen at night for sleep apnea through a canula as I am intolerant of a CPAP. I have an irregular heart beat (arithmia?) My lower legs and ankles swell up if I don't wear 30-40 support stockings. I worked as a 43151C Jet aircraft mechanic in the USAF and spent one year in Transit Alert on all types of aircraft. Two years in periodic inspections and as a dock chief smelling and sometimes getting soaked by everything from JP-4 to the chemicals used to clean such as paint removers, tolulene, and other things. I even got knocked into the air when a T-38 crashed and blew up as we approached. I pulled the decapitated remains and helmut from the cockpit of a T-37 after a sandhill crane flew through the windshield canopy killing the instructor pilot. How can I get the VA to help me with my hearing loss or my other medications or even a anual physical ? I filled out the EZ form and was told I didn't qualify as I had no service related disability.
Thank you,
Stephen R.
hey out there, calling from continetal Euro Skandinavian , discusting argues
about half payments for"halftime studens" begain your pardon , because
like me working as well as studying… dopple the stress and being "scard
about monthly payment …where is the generiously "sam"….?
friendly regards gunnar-Danmark/Tyksland
I'm in a similar situation Bo….I happen to live in Sen. Cantwell's district. I didn't know about her bill but let's hope it goes through.
I spent 5 years in the Marines and 5 in the Army. Am I able to utilize the post 9-11 gi bill and a pell grant at the same time. I have two children that I have half of the time, and the fafsa doesnt ask me if Im using the gi bill or not is that sort of thing automatically processed or is there some other way I am supposed to claim it? and last will my pell grant pay for my classes making it so I can not claim the gi bill?
I can not complete my application. Help
Where do i inquire about my gi-bill balance?
If I denied my gi bill am I still able to get the new post 911 bill?
i have a school Florida Tech University
I exited the military Dec 25, 2000 and my GI Bill ends Dec 2010. Is there anything I can do to extend it? (I will be starting Grad school in January).
I am currently in the AGR program, and have 4 years to retire. When I originally enlisted I was enrolled int eh VEAP, I withdrew from the program, and after a 15 year break in service came back in and accepted an AGR tour. I have been on this tour for going on 8 years now. I was not given the option of the GI Bill, however should have gotten the USAR GI BIll, do I qualify for the Post 9/11 era GI BIll even though I have not paid into it.
I was originally enrolled in the VEAP, I disenrolled after 6 months of service. I seperated service in 1988, had a 15 year break in service, and have been back in seervice since 2003. I came back in to the service in the USAR and am now on my 7th year as an AGR soldier. Do I qualify for the POST 9/11 era GI Bill even though I have not apid in to the GI Bill?
is anyone getting a response to their questions from the admins of this board?
Can your step child use your GI Bill? If your spouse has full custody and we raise him can he get help with his tuition as well?
I have not recieved my monthly payment for my GI Bill, i get it direct deposit and I have not recieved my monthly payment yet, I have rent and bills that I have to pay and wonder if I am ever going to get my payment, or where can I go to see if or when the money will hit my savings account?
Haha i HAVE A FULL LOAD AND STILL GETTING NOTHING FROM HE va FOR MY MONTGOMERY GI BILL BUNCH OF b.s. I DO NOT RECOMMEND GOING TO ALLIED AMERICAN UNIVERSITY, THEIR VA REP SUCKS AND CONTRADICTS HIMSELF TO THE POINT YOU CAN TELL HE DOES NOT HAVE A CLUE ON ANYTHING AND THAT HE IS ONLY READING FROM THE REGULATION ITH OUT UNDERSTANDING IT HIM SELF