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?

PFC Pamala (Hall) Foster — Sat, 01 Oct 2016 22:20:43 -0400

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

PFC Pamala (Hall) Foster — Sat, 01 Oct 2016 22:23:15 -0400

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

LTC Greg Henning — Sat, 01 Oct 2016 22:23:29 -0400

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

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 02 Oct 2016 00:10:40 -0400

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

Cpl Justin Goolsby — Mon, 03 Oct 2016 12:00:05 -0400

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.