The Veteran's active service and Reserve service did not meet the eligibility requirements for VA educational benefits under Chapter 30 (Montgomery GI Bill) or Chapter 34 (Vietnam Era GI Bill). The Board denied his claim as he did not serve on active duty after June 30, 1985, and therefore could not convert his expired Chapter 34 benefits to current Chapter 30 benefits.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service was completed prior to the eligibility requirements for VA educational benefits under Chapter 30 (Montgomery GI Bill) or Chapter 34 (Vietnam Era GI Bill).
- 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 21, 2010
- Citation
- 1022928
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What this means for you
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