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Learn what this law means for Veterans and their survivors.
Find out why you might need a claim exam. Learn how to schedule and prepare for your appointment.
Learn about education programs and compare benefits by school.
Get help transitioning to a civilian career and matching your skills and experiences to VA job opportunities.
Sign up for direct deposit or a pre-paid debit card.
Find out how we can help you or a Veteran you care about connect with VA and local resources 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
VALife is our new life insurance program for Veterans with service-connected disabilities.
Locate a grave, search for cemeteries, and find benefits information and resources.
Download letters like your eligibility or award letter for certain benefits.
View the FY 2024 report that includes VA accomplishments with taxpayer dollars and the challenges that remain.
Disclaimer: This is not a decision on your eligibility for benefits. This page is intended only to provide general information on potential entitlement to additional benefits under the Rudisill decision. Other factors may affect eligibility for additional benefits in certain cases.
To receive an official decision, please complete VA Form 22-1995 - Request for Change of Benefit, Program or Place of Training Be sure to select that you are requesting a Rudisill review on page two of the online application.
For potentially impacted Veterans who have had an education claim decision on or after August 15, 2018, VA will review and determine their education benefit eligibility without the need for the Veteran to take any action. Once VA has reviewed their file, Veterans will receive an official decision.
For potentially impacted Veterans who have had an education claim decision before August 15, 2018, VA will review and determine their education benefit eligibility only after they submit a claim. Once VA has received and evaluated their claim, they will receive an official decision.
If you are in crisis or having thoughts of suicide, visit VeteransCrisisLine.net for more resources.
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Last updated January 7, 2025
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Last updated: January 7, 2025