Enclosure (5) to COMDTINST 1001.30E
benefits have started, should VA terminate them for any reason, or you receive an
overpayment notice from VA, it is important to respond in writing and keep copies of all
correspondence.
c.
When problems cannot be resolved at your school or through the VA Regional Office,
contact your unit ESO.
d.
If these sources do not bring satisfactory results, call the MGIB Project Officer at
Headquarters via this toll free number: 1-800-283-8724.
*If you apply for benefits within 120 days of your basic date of eligibility (date in Block c. of the
NOBE), you will receive a notification of your benefits award from VA within 60 days of your
application.
If your application is submitted beyond 120 days of this date, VA will not process your claim until
confirmation is reported in their computer system. This could take up to an additional 30 days.
The average amount of time for processing from beginning application at your unit to receiving a
check from VA is 90 days.
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