if u were in usmc and got out half way thru bootcamp on a medical discrg r u still a vet? where can i get info

Question

if u were in boot camp and got out be fore u graduated boot camp, on a good medical discharge are u still considered a veteran? and if so, where can i find out at? on line any where? is there a list of all usa vets any where? would i be eligible for any veteran benefits?

Answer 1

I bet you REALLY got an Entry Level sep, not a medical discharge/retirement. Youd idn't serve long enough to get a discharge under any conditions. as such, no, you are not a vet, and would only be eligible for VA bennies if the reason you were discharged was directly due to Basic Training and not a pre existing condition(whether known or unknown, revealed or not) and would be limited tomedical care for said condition.

Answer 2

The four or so above are absolutely wrong. You, in most states and for the Federal government, need to complete 180 days of active service to become a veteran. For an example if you were to join the reserves and go to boot camp, about 90 days, and then apply for VA benefits such as tuition assistance(not reserve GI Bill) you are NOT qualified. 180 days is the normal rule. You might have a different claim if your discharge states that you were not separated for the good of the service. IF you have a Honorable discharge than you might be a veteran. There is no such thing as a medical discharge although many people claim to have them. What they normally have is an honorable discharge that they received for honorable service. Normally less than 180 days does not count toward that. Check you re-enlistment code on you release from active duty papers and also cal the VA. They will set you straight. But for the most part if you are looking for education benefits, you have not completed the required service.

Answer 3

The elegibility rules keep changing, but if you can not be accused of hiding a preexisting condition, you are elegible for a certain level of disability payments. Your county office building houses a veteran's representative. Take all your documents pertaining to your time in the Corps and go talk to him/her so that you can begin to get a handle on how to go about filing your claim. Don't accept advice from anyone other than a certified veterans' representative! The federal Office of Veteran's Affairs is also an appropriate place to go for info. It may take some time and even involve an appeal to get through to them - like all bureaucracies, they can move slower than a glacier at forty degrees below zero!
Try the county office first.

Answer 4

I am not sure how they deal with medical discharges but I think Michael is correct. Krystal is totally wrong. You don't need to serve in a combat zone to be a veteran. But don't rely on these answers, as you can tell they are conflicting. Call the office that recruited you and ask them. Or call the MEPS in your area. That is a good place to start.

Answer 5

no. just being in the military does not make you a vet. to be a vet you must serve in a combat zone. you are not considered a veteran and would not be eligible for any veteran benefits.

Answer 6

Yes you are a veteran. Presently if you income qualifies you can go to the VA for medical benefits, especially if your disability is service connected or aggravated, the income thing won't apply. Presently they are not accepting Veterans of mean$ due to Republicans not passing increased funding for the VA

You can apply on-line: http://www.va.gov/

I never used my VA Home Loan Guarantee as it was frowned upon in better areas for it's extra costs sellers have to pay for them to offer it to buyers, you can have mine, lol

Answer 7

No you are not a veteran.

If you are able and willing you can go back and try again. You did once for a reason. Plus, the second time a round will be much easier.

Answer 8

The 180 days thing is right. But, i am pretty sure that if your medical discharge is service related you are still eligible for some benifits.

Answer 9

it has nothing to do with being in a combat zone....it has to do with fulfilling a certain amount of your contract, there was a guy talking about 180 days and whatnot, he's right on the money. check out military.com....they have many vet links(if you want some more info, e-mail I'll get you some of my vet material I've been getting(got out in April, did a 4yr enlistment))

Answer 10

no you are not a vet. you didnt make it through boot camp you were not even officialy a marine. even if you had been in for years with anything less than an honorable discharge you will not qualify for benifits.