The Veteran's application for Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits at a higher level than 60% was denied because his service did not meet the criteria for a full 100% benefit level, despite having more than 12 months but less than 18 months of qualifying active duty. The Veteran had periods of IADT and other training that were excluded from the calculation, and he was not discharged due to a service-connected disability.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's service did not meet the criteria for a full 100% benefit level as his service included periods of entry-level and skill training which are not considered active duty for purposes of Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits. The Veteran was also not discharged due to a service-connected disability.
- Claimed conditions
- PTSD, hypersensitivity pneumonitis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- June 26, 2020
- Citation
- 20043437
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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