They can now serve the required number of years in a later period of service. Likewise, veterans who were discharged for convenience of the government still have to serve 20 months, if they had a two-year obligation, or 30 months, if they had an obligation of three years or more. But now that time can be from a later period of service. This provision has opened the door for many veterans. They must apply with VA for benefits.
Many schools also have the form for veterans use.
The payment will be made by reducing their basic pay before their discharge from service. The additional amount can also be collected by DoD by reducing retired or retainer pay. A Time Limit VEAP participants must make this election on or before Oct. 31, 2001. Allows payments for licensing and certification tests Before this law VA education benefits weren t payable for licensing or certification tests. Now, with this law Benefits under MGIB-Active Duty, VEAP, and DEA are payable for licensing or certification tests.