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Can you get get va benefits even though you are no longer in active duty?
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Does basic training count toward active duty time?
Yes (and no). For the purpose of "Active Duty" it absolutely does. For the purpose of benefits, it usually does not. Benefits use "Active Service" which 99% of the time stipulates "other than active duty for training". So it depends on what you are specifically asking for.
Does AGR Duty qualify as a Veteran for VA benefits?
After 20yrs. of active duty, yes.
Can you lose your active military benefits with a discharge from the National Guard?
Of course. You aren't active duty anymore.
If you have benefits from a completed 4 year active-duty term in the army you need to know if you get a dishonorable discharge from the reserve does it effect your already earned benefits active army?
Yes. As an active reserve member you are still under the same contract as active duty. Your most recent discharge is used for benifit information.
How long will you receive health care benefits after joining the military?
as long as you remain on active duty
How many days does a person have to serve on active duty to be eligible for VA benefits?
180 days.
What benefits do widows of honorable discharged veterans get?
you aren't entitled to veteran's benefits through the VA. You could be entitled to benefits directly through the military IF he died on active duty
If you served 8 years active duty in the military with one month dishonorable discharge will you lose all benefits?
no
You were an active guard reserve for 5 years can you get VA health benefits?
whenever you go on active guard, that means Full Time Guard. You are will get all benefits that the active duty component gets. incl Health, Vision, Dental, Housing allowence, Clothing allowence,...etc..
What does Active Duty Service Computation mean?
Active Duty Service Computation just means the time you started active duty.
Does the National Guard make your house paynents if call to active duty?
Not likely. You would still be responsible for house payments. However, you would be paid some amount by the National Guard, probably more for active duty. No. While on active duty you receive regular duty pay and benefits, not from the National Guard (or Reserves), but from the Federal Government (Army, Navy, Air Force) (Marines & Coast Guard fall under Navy). Also time served on active duty counts toward retirement.
Do reservists qualify as veterans?
A veteran is anyone who has served in the military. As far as veteran benefits are concerned, only those who have served at least six months on active duty are eligible for benefits. An exception would be a reservist who was injured during training. If you are a former reserve or National Guard member, stand proud as a veteran who volunteered to put your life on the line for liberty.
