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I am a retired USN Senior Chief and the founder of Gulf Coast Oxford House for Veterans. I am currently working with a man who was honorably discharged from the USA then went to prison for drug related crimes. While in prison, his GI bill expired. Since he could not physically use his GI bill due to incarceration, any suggestion on how to get him reinstated? I wanted some advice before I took on the VA and tried to surmount the endless circle of rejections and overdue responses. Thanks in advance. Res
I know that every service member has 10 years to utilize the GI bill after which it expires. I am almost willing to be dollars to doughnuts that the VA will deny his GI bill extension due to his incarceration. For instance if a retired service member is sent to prison, they loose their retirement benefits. I am not saying that he hasn't been rehabilitated and is ready to take on life, but they are going to look at the fact that he had his chance to use it before he was convicted. The only thing that I can suggest is to submit the paperwork anyway and see what happens.
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Answers by Expert:
Howard Lorenz
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I have spent the past 20 years in the U.S. Air Force, 3 years was assigned as an Enlisted Accessions Recruiter. I have been deployed various times to several locations. If it is a career in the military you are looking for or thinking about I most likely have the answer. I still have contacts with in the recruiting field and if I don't know the answer then I have folks who do where I can find the answer. I am very blunt and straight forward and will make no attempts to BS you. I will give you the best information that I possible can can. If you think that you cant handle the answer that I give you, then don't ask the question...... If you are planning on joining the military, your number 1 decision factor in making this kind of move is that you need to be more concerned about serving your country than your country serving you!! All the benefits are the best that you can find. Education is at a premium right now and its the most rewarding thing that you can do. If I dont answer right away probably means that I am busy, but have patience, I will get to you.
Experience
Air Force Recruiter for 3 years, Air Force Career 21 Years
Organizations
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Education/Credentials
Community College of the Air Force, International Air Academy, Allied Business Schools, Embry Riddle Aeronautical College, Defense Acquisition University
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