Evening star., 1947-11-09
(Iuilde for
Veterans
BY Maj. Thomas M. NioI


Some letters coming in to the
Guide" tell of ex-service people
about to start their training on the
job but who are having trouble get
ting tools.
AS you know, the CT Bill provides
that any job trainee shall be en-
titled to 500 worth of the tools he
needs for his training. Matter of
fact, If it can be shown that more
than 500 of tools is needed, then
it's likely that the veteran will get
more than 500 worth - all from
the VA.
Here's what a veteran should do
to get his tools. He should notify
his regional Office before he starts
his training. that he is about to get
under way. The regional office
should then buy the tools. either
from the job-t training establishment
or from any manufacturer produc-
ing them, and ship them to the
veteran at, the place of training.
If the regional Office can't get the
tools it can authorize the VA train
ing officer for that area to purchase
them.
SO If veteran is not getting his
tools he should write the regional
ohhce-or he should notify his train
ing officer.
Query from ]. E. W., Arlington
Va: Am I eligible under the CT
Bill to take correspondence course
even though haven't yet been dis
charged?"
No, unless you have re-enlisted
and received your first discharge
some time after September 16, 1910.
From A. A. H, Lawrence, Mass.
"I suffered painful and serious in
jury to my eye in November, 1945,
while in Japan with the Seabees.
Would be eligible for a Purple
Heart for that injury?"
No. To rate a Purple Heart the
injury must have been incurred in
time of war and must involve action
with the enemy.
From r. S., Tunnel Hill. Ga: "I
am one-eighth Cherokee Indian
and have been told that, as a vet
eran, I am entitled to a pension or
to 1865 acres in Oklahoma. Is this
true?"
The Bureau Of Indian affairs
Department of Interior, Washington
25. D. c. tells me it knows nothing
of any such benefit for Indian vet
erans. However. I suggest you write
to the bureau. giving particulars.
From j. G., Seattle, Wash; How
does disabled veteran go about
appealing a decision of the Vet
erans' Administration which lowered
his disability compensation"
The letter which notified the vet
eran of the change in compensa-
ton should explain how to appeal
the decision. If the letter has been
lost, the best thing to do is go to
the VA regional Office and ask to
see the Board of Appeals. The
board will help you prepare your
appeal If you can't go. Write
letter. Any veterans organization
can help you with the appeal.
From P. B., Washington: as the
veteran entitled to any interest
on National Service Life Insurance
premiums which he pays in ad.
vance,"
Premiums paid in advance for
at least three months are discount
ed at rate of three per cent. This
actually means that the veteran
paying in advance pays consider
ably less than he would pay If he
Just paid monthly, although the
advance premiums don't actually
draw interest.
From F. R., Oklahoma City: "If
veteran pays his premiums In
advance, can he withdraw his ad-
vance premiums at any time with
out having to borrow on his policy?'
The VA says yes, he may. But
it might take two weeks or so to
get the money.
Maj. Mai and his staff are
equipped to nnS,Cer any question
from a World War II Deterdn.
Send your questions to him in
care OF this newspaper and in
close self-addressed, stamped
envelope.