My dad is a retired vet and he served for 25 years in the army. Deployed to Iraq twice, Purple Heart recipient, 100% permanently disabled. He’s well deserved for sure.
Everything you read about post 9/11 GI bill says you have to apply or transfer stuff WHILE you’re active duty still. My dad for some reason didn’t think to transfer his benefits while he was still in. He’s been retired for probably over 8 years and we’re just stuck, he doesn’t need his benefits and he has me and my sibling in college next year.
And yes we know he should have payed more attention while he was in but to the army ignorance is bliss right. But there’s gotta be a loophole right? Maybe a benefits decision appeal would work?
GI bill transfer benefits as a vet?
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Posted by IONIONS1
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Yes, you’re correct. You have to devote 4 more years once you transfer it. So if he’s out, obviously he can’t. But most states let children of veterans that are 100 percent VA, go to college for free. Also, he has a Purple Heart, they also get to go to college for free. It all depends on what state you’re in
No loophole. Had to be transferred while in
Kids of members with Purple Hearts have a wide range of colleges they can go to for free
There is no loophole, the law authorizing transfer is very clear that it must be done while in service