Veterans’ RightsAn independent resource for veterans
← All decisions
Denied

The Veteran's active duty service was less than 24 months, which is not sufficient to qualify for VA loan guaranty benefits.

The deciding factor: The Veteran did not meet the minimum eligibility requirements of 24 months of continuous active service as required by law.

Claimed conditions
Not specified in this decision
How they argued it
Not specified
Exposure basis
None
Rating assigned
None in this decision
Decision date
January 8, 2019
Citation
19101392

What this means for you

A denial is a starting point, not the end of the road. You can see why this claim fell short — and, if you are still inside the one-year window, the appeal lanes that may remain open to you.

What you can do next

We are not the VA. Veterans’ Rights is an independent resource built for veterans. We are not the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, not part of the government, and not endorsed by any government agency.

This is general information, not legal advice. For advice about your own situation, talk to a VA-accredited representative — many help for free.