Article Title: Some vets get 12 extra months of college benefits under new VA rules
Article Excerpt: "...Veterans who served two or more separate periods of military service will be eligible for up to 12 months of additional education benefits under new plans unveiled by Veterans Affairs leaders on Friday.
The announcement, made by VA Secretary Denis McDonough during remarks at the Student Veterans of America national convention in Colorado...To qualify, veterans must have served at least two separate periods of service in the military, each meeting standards for either the Post-9/11 GI Bill or Montgomery GI Bill programs.
Veterans who served at least two years before being honorably discharged and paid into the Montgomery GI Bill during their time in service can qualify for that program. ...The department has set up a page on its website to help veterans better understand the policy updates and their potential eligibility for additional education benefits. If you’re ready to apply for additional benefits under the Rudisill decision, complete the VA Form 22-1995."
Reference Source: www.militarytimes.com
