The problem with that what is on page 469 is:
A. It is not in an original enlistment contract with SLRP as an incentive
B. Does not account for involuntary medical separation
C. Does not actually match what the law says
(b) Serves a minimum of 30 continuous days and, after completion of such service, is discharged under other than dishonorable conditions due to a service-connected disability; or
(c)
(1) After meeting the minimum service requirements in paragraph (a) or (b) of this section -
(i) An individual makes an irrevocable election to receive benefits under
38 U.S.C. chapter 33 by relinquishing eligibility under either
38 U.S.C. chapter
30, or
10 U.S.C. chapter 106a, 1606, or 1607;
(ii) A member of the Armed Forces who is eligible for educational assistance under
38 U.S.C. chapter 30 and who is making contributions towards such educational assistance under
38 U.S.C.
3011(b) or
3012(c) makes an irrevocable election to receive benefits under
38 U.S.C. chapter 33; or
(iii) A member of the Armed Forces who made an election not to receive educational assistance under
38 U.S.C. chapter 30 in accordance with
38 U.S.C.
3011(c)(1) or
3012(d)(1) makes an irrevocable election to receive benefits under
38 U.S.C. chapter 33.
(2) An individual may make an irrevocable election to receive benefits under this chapter by properly completing VA Form 22-1990, submitting a transfer-of-entitlement designation under this chapter to the Department of Defense, or submitting a written statement that includes the following -
(i) Identification information (including name, social security number, and address);
(ii) If applicable, an election to receive benefits under chapter 33 in lieu of benefits under one of the applicable chapters listed in
paragraph (c)(1)(i) of this section (e.g., “I elect to receive benefits under the Post-9/11-GI Bill in lieu of benefits under the Montgomery GI Bill - Active Duty (chapter 30) program.”);
(iii) The date the individual wants the election to be effective (e.g., “I want this election to take effect on August 1, 2009.”). An election request for an effective date prior to August 1, 2009, will automatically be effective August 1, 2009; and
(iv) An acknowledgement that the election is irrevocable (e.g., “I understand that my election is irrevocable and may not be changed.”).
There is no contingency in there about not being able to use the Post 9/11 even though I had the SLRP. So as long as I had 30 days, it should no matter, correct? These benefits are mutually exclusive, as one is an active duty and one is a VA benefit. Am I tracking that correctly?
Have you a). heard of people having this issue with the VA/DOD before b). have any idea how to fix it? I have hit a wall. All I trying to do is get my Chapter 33 BAH while I use Voc Rehab for school.