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SFC_Ollie
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Sorry but no,
"For federal medical benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) hospitals, prior to Sept. 7, 1980 the veteran must have served at least 180 days of active duty, after the above-mentioned date, the veteran must have served at least 24 months."
This was taken from wikpedia and only covers the Federal definition, Each State also has a seperate definition of Veteran.
At any rate thank you for your service.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veteran |
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lordkelvin
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no |
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FT-5
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no |
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Old Guard 33
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If you did not graduate basic the military does not consider you ever being a soldier.So no not a veteran. |
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JUSTME
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No. It doesn't sound like you even finished boot camp. I think you have to be active for 6 months or so to be considered a veteran.
Thanks for trying to serve our country. |
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forgivebutdonotforget911
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You need to read your DD 214.
Read the VA reference below.
As far as time requirements, it is 24 months, not six. However, there are exceptions due to medical conditions.
I would go to the VFW or American Legion and talk to a service officer as they will be able to help you determine if you qualify as a veteran for any benefits the VA may give. (Such as psych care for your panic disorder.) |
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afkl;djkf;akljsdf
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no. you didn't complete basic. |
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sci
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No, you have to go over 180 days on Active Duty. Oh, SFC Olie has a new definition and is correct- 24 months AD to qualify.
No you cannot call yourself a Veteran as you have no status with the VA.
Ret. USAF SNCO |
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Sal Salin
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NO! magic number is 6 months active duty!
try again, different branch of service!
victorz - have you even served? WTF is the JAG going to do? it's in the regulations ! look it up yourself, instead of pulling out answers out of your culo!
all the haterz that gave a thumbs down - you are all idiots!
The majority of the responders are answering from military experience ! |
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sinnergy801
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These are the rules for health benefits.
The character of discharge you received from the military can be a factor. It is not an issue if you received:
* An honorable discharge
* A general discharge
* A discharge under honorable conditions
The length of your service may also matter. It depends on when you served. There’s no length of service requirement for:
* Former enlisted persons who started active duty before September 8, 1980, or
* Former officers who first entered active duty before October 17, 1981
* All other veterans must have 24 months of continuous active duty military service or meet one of the exceptions described below. |
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Justice35
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Army Regulation says .. 120 days or MOS Qualified .
hope that helps.
Sorry
Soldier & Armywife |
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Roadrunner58-79
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N O, You have to be in the U S Military 180 days
or longer to be considered a veteran and besides,
you have to graduate from basic training!! |
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Dennis F
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No, you are not a Veteran and not eligible for any VA benefits.
But since you did enlist and went to basic training, you may be considered emancipated and be eligible for grants or federal student loans, without consideration of your parents income.
You will have to check with the financial aid department of your school. You cannot list your self as a Veteran. |
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BJ
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No. One generally has to FINISH recruit training and actually be stationed somewhere on active duty before one can be called "veteran".....
You didn't serve..... |
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GunnyC
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From the federal and most states view for benefits you would not be considered a veteran but since you do have a DD214 the application as veteran for independent study would depend on what the specific program you are applying for considers, some just require a DD214 with the discharge being under honorable conditions which is what yours is. Contact the people running the program and ask them if you are a veteran. From my viewpoint I would say you are since it was under honorable and you sound like you made a good effort to make it. |
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AmericanPatriot
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If you do more than 90 days ACTIVE DUTY and are discharged under honorable conditions, you are considered eligible for Veterans' benefits. If you do LESS than 90 days but are discharged for medical reasons, the best thing to do for the RIGHT answer is to contact your local Veterans' Affairs Office for your particular case.
(USN, retired) |
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James M
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Nope, you didnt do anything. Come to Iraq with me, do your job, than come back and i'll consider you a veteran. |
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victorzio
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Dont listen to the haters - contact a JAG rep or the office of the VA to check about benefits. |
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n8vakitichawinyan
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i have a personal opinion. it just so happened i graduated with flying colors from training, soldier of the cycle and 375pt . luckily i was able to endure the strain on my knees. But not so lucky for my sister. she damaged her knees diuring training. Stress fractures from her knees on down. she tried to continue but was in a lot of pain.. i feel that she voluntarily enlisted her life for her service in the military, so she should get some recognition for that. my tribe considers her a veteran and i think the US Gov should do the same. |
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USArmyE-5
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You are a veteran...you signed the paper and you have DD214...you are not able to get benefits...most of these people don't know what their talking about with this...they may know about living as a soldier or spouse, but you are a veteran my friend. Thank you for trying that more then most people do and thank you all who have and are in and also the spouses because theyre in too. |
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USArmyE-5
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You are a veteran...you signed the paper and you have DD214...you are not able to get benefits...most of these people don't know what their talking about with this...they may know about living as a soldier or spouse, but you are a veteran my friend. Thank you for trying that more then most people do and thank you all who have and are in and also the spouses because theyre in too. |
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