The veteran's application for educational assistance benefits under Chapter 30, Title 38, United States Code was denied because he did not meet the eligibility requirements. Specifically, he failed to make an irrevocable election to receive MGIB benefits within the specified timeframe and did not pay $2,700 toward MGIB benefits within 18 months of such an election.
The deciding factor: The veteran's failure to satisfy the statutory and regulatory requirements for eligibility, including making a valid election for MGIB benefits and paying the required amount ($2,700) within the specified timeframe (18 months), resulted in denial of his claim.
- Claimed conditions
- Not specified in this decision
- How they argued it
- Not specified
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- June 29, 2006
- Citation
- 0619137
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What this means for you
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