Can a veteran who is unable to use their GI Bill (due to impairment/disability) let their spouse, who is also a veteran, use it?

2016-10-01T22:20:43-04:00

Response by PFC Pamala (Hall) Foster made Oct 1 at 2016 10:23 PM

2016-10-01T22:23:15-04:00

The veteran I am trying to transfer to is possibly marrying me and already using his GI Bill benefits. My GI Bill is still good for 6 years, but I am too disabled to use, so is it possible for him to use mine after his ends or 'double dip'?

Response by LTC Greg Henning made Oct 1 at 2016 10:23 PM

2016-10-01T22:23:29-04:00

Need to ask that question to the VA. I know children can use GI bill from their parents

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 2 at 2016 12:10 AM

2016-10-02T00:10:40-04:00

No, sorry, to my knowledge, you have to have transferred it to him, if you were married to him while you were still on active duty or reserves.

Response by Cpl Justin Goolsby made Oct 3 at 2016 12:00 PM

2016-10-03T12:00:05-04:00

As far as I know you can't. It's my understanding that you can only transfer benefits while you're on active duty and you have to have 2-4 years still left on your contract.