Veteran GI Bill Education Benefits Should NOT expire after 10 years.
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Sep 10th, 2010Someone from Broadway, NC writes:
I live close to Ft Bragg, I was in the military for 10 years, had a great job and suddenly was laid off due to the economy, my benefits expire 03/11 and school does not start until 05/11. I called VA and I was told to submit a waiver for extension and explain why I did not used the benefits all this years, something has to be done about this, some people dont have the need because of time, or they have a great job and no benefit are need it, now that after we served honorably all of us veterans are beein kicked to the curve because of an expiration date!!!!!! How about after 10 years give us our money back, I guess that aint going to hapen either. I served because I love this country and this is how we get repaid. -
Sep 9th, 2010Someone from Fayetteville, NC writes:
I live in Fayetteville - Fort Bragg - the largest US military base in the world - where I served the majority of my duty as a Medcial NCO - I am one of five brothers who served our country for a total of more than 80 years - Due to circumstances beyond my control I was unable to attend school during the 10 years following my service. I find it almost unbelievable that you can serve your country honorably, have money deducted from your check for education and then be denied the money promised because of time limitations. Now, when i need it the most, I have to suck it up and drive on... We have to make some noise and rally our congressmen and women to do what's right... and pass a bill or amend the current - that includes no time limitations.REPORT COMMENTS
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Sep 8th, 2010Someone from Tucson, AZ writes:
I could really use the benefits that i bought from the government. In these economic times, school would be a great help.REPORT COMMENTS
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Sep 7th, 2010Someone from Lacey, WA signed.
Sep 1st, 2010Someone from Longmont, CO signed.
Aug 30th, 2010Someone from Fort Stewart, GA signed.
Aug 26th, 2010Someone from National City, CA writes:
I worked as an electrician after getting out of the army due to the economy i see myself forced to to return to school but realize that 10 years have passed and i no longer have my benefits that i paid into thats wrong why should they expireREPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelAug 25th, 2010Someone from Lynwood, CA writes:
There should not be any expiration on educational benefits. Moreover, there should be an increase in benefits to encourage veterans to continue their education wherever and whenever their lives allow them to.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelAug 24th, 2010Someone from Elkton, MD signed.
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Aug 11th, 2010Someone from Overland Park, KS writes:
As a benefits advisor who has worked with countless veterans from the pre and post Vietnam era, it is heartbreaking to tell these individuals, who have honorably served their country overseas, that due to the current ten-year delaminating period, there is no way to certify them for VA benefits. With the current jobless numbers and bleak national economy, we cannot condemn these veterans to likely joblessness or limited potential. We cannot forget about this growing number of veterans and simply allow them to fall to the wayside. It is time to continue to honor their sacrifice, they way that they have so honorably served in the defense of this nation.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelAug 10th, 2010Someone from Atlanta, GA writes:
I to was like Travis with an impecable work history and no time to attend school. But now during these economic hardships could real use my GI Bill benefits that I paid for and should still be there until I or my children's children use them.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelAug 10th, 2010Someone from Atlanta, GA writes:
I to was like Travis with an impecable work history and no time to attend school. But now during these economic hardships could real use my GI Bill benefits that I paid for and should still be there until I or my children's children use them.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelAug 6th, 2010Someone from Mansfield, MO signed.
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Jul 3rd, 2010Someone from Grand Rapids, MI writes:
if i had been told that i would lose my benefits if i didn't use them in ten years i would have tried saving them until a time when they would benefit me more But i wasn't told this and i need a better educationREPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJun 29th, 2010Someone from Long Beach, CA signed.
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May 25th, 2010Someone from Marshall, MI writes:
After giving 10 years of my life in the service of my country, shouldn't it be MY option to choose when I want to use my benefits?REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelMay 23rd, 2010Someone from Asheville, NC writes:
I went to school and got a diploma my school was new and not yet certified by vetrans department.I was not allowed to use my gi benefits and payed out of pocket ,now that i need to go back to school again it would be nice to still have those benefits. Extend the same benefits to all veterans not just post 9/11 veteransREPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelMay 23rd, 2010Someone from Asheville, NC writes:
Soldiers were served pre 9/11 should be treated just as soldiers serving post 9/11 extend our time for benefit useREPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelMay 10th, 2010Someone from Brooklyn, NY writes:
The right thing to do is obvious. I do not understand why it is a difficult decision. There should not be a time limit to use the GI BILL. When is the last time that this issue has been addressed. I don't see any media coverage on it. There needs to be a movement to get the time limit removed from the GI BILL. Let's go media, do something for once to show that you care.REPORT COMMENTS
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