VA adds GI Bill benefits for more than 1 million veterans after Supreme Court ruling for decorated vet
The federal Department of Veterans Affairs changes mean some vets are entitled to an extra year of college benefits — 48 months instead of 36. This follows the ruling for James Rudisill, who said the VA wrongly shortchanged him.
Veterans Get GI Bill Benefits Boost From VA: What to Know
The Department of Veterans Affairs said the updated policy could impact more than 1 million veterans and their beneficiaries.
VA benefits expanded for thousands of veterans. What to know
When the GI Bill became law in 1944, veterans returning from World War II received a range of benefits, including help with home loans and higher education and vocation training. While it has undergone many changes,
Veterans to Benefit from GI Bill Overhaul, Providing Expanded Access to Education
It’s a monumental shift that could change the future for over a million Veterans. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced a critical update to
VA Updates Process for Awarding Benefits to Veterans
Higher education benefits have been expanded, giving an extra 12 months of funding for more than a million veterans.
GI Bill education benefits expanded for millions of veterans
Approximately 1.04 million veterans may qualify for an extra 12 months of GI Bill education benefits following an update from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in response to a 2024 U.S. Supreme Court decision.
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Veterans Affairs begins move to secure sign-in with Login.gov or ID.me
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