Commissioned officers of the Public Health Service (PHS) and the National Oceanic Atmospheric Association (NOAA) who served at least 90 days of active duty service after September 10, 2001, will qualify for the new Post-9/11 GI Bill. To qualify for the full benefit, individuals must have served at least 3 years of active duty after September 10, 2001
For individuals with active duty service after 9/10/01, the following chart applies:
|
Member Serves |
Percentage of Maximum Benefit Payable |
|
At least 36 months |
100% |
|
At least 30 continuous days on active duty and must be discharged due to service-connected disability |
100% |
|
At least 30 months, but less than 36 months |
90% |
|
At least 24 months, but less than 30 months |
80% |
|
At least 18 months, but less than 24 months |
70% |
|
At least 12 months, but less than 18 months |
60% |
|
At least 06 months, but less than 12 months |
50% |
|
At least 90 days, but less than 06 months |
40% |