The Veteran's claim for educational assistance benefits rate in excess of 40 percent under the post-9/11 GI Bill was denied as he did not meet the criteria for a percentage amount in excess of 40 percent based on length of qualifying service after September 10, 2001. His National Guard discharge due to physical disqualification does not satisfy the requirements for Chapter 33 benefits at the 100 percent rate based on a discharge due to service-connected disability.
The deciding factor: The Veteran did not meet the criteria for a percentage amount in excess of 40 percent based on length of qualifying service after September 10, 2001. His National Guard discharge due to physical disqualification does not satisfy the requirements for Chapter 33 benefits at the 100 percent rate based on a discharge due to service-connected disability.
- 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 24, 2015
- Citation
- 1526929
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What this means for you
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