Does My General Discharge Disqualify Me for the GI Bill?

September 7th, 2010
by GIBillExpert
I was discharged out of the Navy on 07/12/2010 with General under Honorable Conditions. In 2004 I reenlisted and before I reenlisted I was discharged with Honorable. My question is am I still qualified for a Post 9/11 GI Bill? And if I’m qualify what kind of paper work do I have to show? Thanks. — Vartan S.

While a General Discharge (even under Honorable Conditions) normally disqualifies you for the new Post 9/11 GI Bill, you are likely to be eligible for the bill due to your previous honorable service. Your DD-214 (discharge form) should indicate that you re-enlisted, and be helpful in demonstrating that to get the benefits. However, if you can find your re-enlistment paperwork, that will also help (especially the discharge orders).

You might have a small fight to get the paperwork through, due to your circumstances, but stick with it and the benefits will be worth it.

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