Am I entitled to any Montgomery Benefits even though I elected to use Post 9/11?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 22 Dec 2020 08:58:25 -0500

I have called the VA who said they couldn't answer and my local Vet Center at school didn't have a clear answer. I have 3 months left in my post 9/11. I did pay into the Montgomery. I know if i use all my benefits I can file to have my $1200 refunded. I have heard that I can instead receive additional Benefits under the Montgomery instead of getting refunded. Does anyone know if this is true or if you have actually done this?

Response by CPT Aaron Kletzing made Dec 22 at 2020 9:05 AM

CPT Aaron Kletzing — Tue, 22 Dec 2020 09:05:25 -0500

SFC Private RallyPoint Member probably knows the answer to this one

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 22 at 2020 9:21 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 22 Dec 2020 09:21:35 -0500

No, you cannot. What theyre referring to is that you can use your Montgomery GI Bill completely and then get an additional 12 months of the Post 9/11. But if you use your Post 9/11 you can't use the Montgomery afterwards.

Response by LTC Eugene Chu made Dec 22 at 2020 9:25 AM

LTC Eugene Chu — Tue, 22 Dec 2020 09:25:45 -0500

Contact the VA since they handle GI Bill. Montgomery GI Bill is being phased out and you may or may not have extended Post 9/11.

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