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Is a Puerto Rican who served in the US military eligible for VA benefits?
No
If a person was receiving VA benefits but was actually not eligible will they garnish his income?
Yes, it is likely.
How can I get the date I became eligible for medical benefits from the VA?
IF you are already using medical benefits from the VA then the date you were accepted will be on a form you filled out in order to enroll in that clinic. If you haven't yet applied then you became eligible for service the moment you became a veteran.
How many days does a person have to serve on active duty to be eligible for VA benefits?
180 days.
Who's eligible for a VA-backed loan?
Veterans are eligible for a VA-backed loan. Veterans who were released are also eligible for VA-backed loan.
You were in the National Guard from 1970-1976 Are you eligible for any VA benefits?
Iam wondering if I qualify for medical services?
Are you eligible for any benefits with an bad conduct discharge?
None - if you end up with a BCD, your rights have already been taken into account before the sentence and then you will have to start again best way you can
Are you eligible for VA benefits if you were given a medical discharge in basic training from the army?
Depending on the cause of injury. If it is found that you had a preexisting condition, and you have been on Active Duty for less than 180 days, you will be administratively separated. If Government service caused your ailment, you may be eligible for benefits.
Can a spouse of a veteran get presriptsions and medical care?
Yes, the spouse of a veteran may be eligible for certain health care benefits through the VA, including prescriptions and medical care. Eligibility may depend on various factors such as the veteran's service-connected disability status and income level. The best way to determine eligibility and access these benefits is to contact the local VA facility or VA benefits office.
What are the requirements for military disabilty benefits from burn pit exposure?
Yes, your son would be eligible for VA benefits. For burn pit exposure you are required to register with Defence enrollement eligilibility reporting system(DEERS).
Is it necessary to have Medicare if you already have veterans medical benefits?
Medicare is used by the VA to keep their own medical care expenses down. When a veteran eligible for medicare is under their care, the VA will bill Medicare to help ensure all veterans can be taken care of adequately. If you are eligible for medicare, apply to help the VA maintain high quality medical care for other vets.
What if you had an honorable discharge prior to receiving an under other than honorable discharge?
Your DD-214 will reflect "continuous honorable service from yyyymmdd to yyyymmdd" reflecting the dates of your prior enlisment(s). This will show you honorably completed any prior enlistment. You may be eligible for certain VA benefits based on your prior enlistment, but will be eligible for few, if any for the enlistment for which you recieved an Under Other Than Honorable Conditions (OTH) characterization. Go to the VA and ask for a determination of eligibility for benefits. They will look closely at your record, and determine what you are eligible for.
