When you receive your COE, it should contain a variety of information — things like your name, SSN, military branch, date of birth, total loan entitlement, and whether you’re exempt from the VA funding fee or not.
It will also include your entitlement code. This two-digit number tells your lender when you served and what set of service requirements you must meet for that period. It also indicates if you’re the surviving spouse of a Veteran.