GI Bill with Medical Discharge for Junior Officers?

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  1. ranger2992 Super Moderator

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    ADSO does not count against you. I am an officer as well and incur a 2 year ADSO for using TA as the rules read. That's what you sign for when you take the classes, but being medically separated washes all the ADSOs away. In the WTU they recommend you use your time to get as many classes as possible. I was worried at first, but it all worked out just fine.
    ranger2992, Apr 9, 2012
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  2. cami09 PEB Forum Regular Member

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    Thanks for clearing that up. Navy ROTC grad here. Used TA for Master's and plan to use Post 9/11 GI Bill for PMP and PgMP but was unsure of eligibility. I know we waive the Montgomery GI Bill when we commission (found the paperwork) but did not see anything regarding the Post 9/11.

    The main reason I posed this question was that the VA website states: The new GI bill will allow officers who graduated from service academies or received ROTC scholarships to qualify for the new GI Bill benefit. However, time spent satisfying the ROTC/Service Academy active duty obligation does not count toward the active duty service necessary to qualify for the benefits.

    cami09, Apr 10, 2012
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  3. Sullivan1 PEB Forum Regular Member

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    Cami09 or Sean6860, did either of you get a final resolution on the Post 9-11 GI Bill? I'm in the same boat. I'm going to apply, but would like to know my chances as well (and any advice you can give along the way)
    Thanks!
    Sullivan1, Jul 20, 2012
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  4. cami09 PEB Forum Regular Member

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    Sullivan,

    I haven't applied yet. I am assuming that if I apply right now i would be denied since I am still on active duty and in my obligated service window. I plan on applying post-separation. I am hoping that my medical retirement discharge code on my orders will be what qualifies me and my ROTC commitment will have no bearing on my eligibility. I did however, apply for Vocational Rehabilitation which also can provide education benefits if rated over 20% or 10% with a serious employment handicap. I am just waiting to receive the paperwork in the mail along with the date I have to go in for an evaluation. I will post whether or not i am successful in qualifying for either program. Good luck to you!
    cami09, Jul 27, 2012
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  5. cami09 PEB Forum Regular Member

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    Just to follow up on the original question from this post: Can Junior Officers in their commitment window(4 years ROTC, 5 Years Academy) that get medically retired/separated receive the Post 9/11 GI Bill?

    The answer is YES! I only completed 3 out of the required 4 years of active service, ROTC grad, and medically retired at 90%. I applied via E-Benefits AFTER I was medically retired so that the VA could see my discharge code. I recently was awarded 100% of the Post 9/11 GI Bill benefit. So relieved!
    cami09, Dec 7, 2012
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  6. kscog2 New Member

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    Braveheart or cami, do you have more info on this. I just got told no on my application and I want to appeal. Thanks!
    kscog2, Mar 15, 2013
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