What changed, what it means for you, and what to do about it.
These aren't essays — they're short, action-oriented pages for specific VA situations Ian keeps getting asked about: a ruling, a benefit, a program most guys have never heard explained plainly. Each one ends with links to the actual primary source, not a news summary of a summary.
These are informational starting points, not legal advice. Confirm your own situation with a VSO, accredited claims agent, or attorney before you act on anything here.
What a "chapter" actually means, and a plain map of Chapter 33, 30, 35, 31, and 1606 — who each one is for and how they differ. Start here if you're not sure which one applies to you. →
The Supreme Court ruled you don't have to choose between the Montgomery and Post-9/11 GI Bills if you separately qualify for both — here's what that actually means and how to check if it applies to you. →
More briefings — Chapter 35 dependents' education, CHAMPVA — are in progress. This page grows as they're ready.
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