The veteran's claim for eligibility to VA educational assistance benefits under Chapter 30, Title 38, United States Code was denied because he did not meet the criteria for converting his VEAP/Chapter 32 benefits to Chapter 30 benefits. The Board found that he was not a participant in VEAP/Chapter 32 on October 9, 1996 and did not satisfy other eligibility requirements.
The deciding factor: The veteran's claim was denied because he did not meet the criteria for converting his VEAP/Chapter 32 benefits to Chapter 30 benefits as of October 9, 1996.
- Claimed conditions
- Not specified in this decision
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- July 14, 2004
- Citation
- 0418880
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What this means for you
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