This week the backlog grew nearly 11 percent to over 234,000. To their credit, the VA has processed more than 140,000 "work items" overall. In addition, it appears that at least 13,000 veterans will soon begin receiving benefits, if they have not already. To learn more, read the full blog post on Military.com.
Be sure to learn all you can about the new Post-9/11 before you apply. Use the Military.com GI Bill Calculator to compare the benefits of the old and new GI Bills.
Who's to Blame for New GI Bill Benefit Delays?
Week of August 31, 2009
Current Issue
- Who's to Blame for New GI Bill Benefit Delays?
- Coast Guard Partners With Women's Soccer
- Health Fairs Across Europe
- 7 Reasons to Go to School Online
- Make Moving Smoother
- Flu Vaccinations in Europe
- Navy Museum Cold War Exhibit
- New AF Civilian Leadership Program
- Grand Opening of Guard Academy
- Deal of the Week: Huge Military Deals
- Significant Changes To The AF Fitness Program
- Smoked Beef Products Recalled
- Reviewing Records Before Transferring GI Bill
- Retiree Cola Buried In Oil
- AKO, DKO Changes Access Procedure
- Military News, Information Site Seeks Input
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- Military Benefits: Up to $49,000
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