What type of discharge is required to qualify for the Post-9/11 GI Bill?

Answer ID 942   |    Published 07/14/2008 09:29 AM   |    Updated 11/06/2018 01:55 PM

Normally, an HONORABLE discharge is required to be eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill. However the following types of discharge may also qualify you for the Post-9/11 GI BIll:

  • a medical condition which preexisted service and is not service-connected
  • a hardship
  • a physical or mental condidtion not characterized as a disability and did not result from willful misconduct but did interfere with the performance of duty

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NOTE: If the Release from Active Duty was on or before January 3, 2011 and the separation reason was for CIWD, EPTS, or HDSP eligibility is still granted for a general discharge. However, a "Dishonorable" discharge does not grant eligibility regardless of the separation reason.

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