The veteran's claim for Chapter 30 educational assistance benefits was denied because he did not meet the eligibility requirements, specifically serving at least three years of continuous active duty after June 30, 1985.
The deciding factor: The veteran served in the Navy and Army but had an interruption from October 28, 1986 to November 1986 when he was discharged due to the expiration of his term of enlistment. This interruption violated the requirement for three years of continuous active duty after June 30, 1985.
- Claimed conditions
- Not specified in this decision
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- April 19, 2001
- Citation
- 0111393
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What this means for you
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