Do you believe that our men and women serving in Iraq are qualified for Veterans Benefits?

Question

Are the Active and Reserves serving our country covered for illness after serving in this desert war? Does the government define their illnesses as non-war related and deny their medical help?

Many of our men and women serving our country as Activated Reserve units are not qualified for Veteran's Benefits even though they risked their lives the same as any other military member.

Both Republican & Democrat parties know this, and most of the public does not, including many Reservists until they apply for benefits.

Are the Active and Reserves serving our country covered for illness after serving in this desert war? Does the government define their illnesses as non-war related and deny their medical help?

Many of our men and women serving our country as Activated Reserve units are not qualified for Veteran's Benefits even though they risked their lives the same as any other military member.

Both Republican & Democrat parties know this, and most of the public does not, including many Reservists until they apply for benefits.

The Reserves injuries or illness must be >> approved < as service related. Key word is approved.

To qualify for full benefits they must serve 180 days on active duty, have no reference to the word "training" in their orders etc.

I personally know and am aware of official documentation from the Veterans Admin denying a Reservist benefits due to 1 days service and another because the word "training" was used on their orders during Desert Storm.

Answer 1

National Guard and Reserve members who have served on active duty in a theater of war have been federalized by the president and are eligible for Veterans Benefits for any injury or illness related to their active service. Further they are covered for an additional 2 years after separation from service. In order to obtain permanent VA Health Benefits you must serve until retirement on active duty, or become disabled while on active duty. This applies to both Active duty and Reserve personnel.

http://www.seamlesstransition.va.gov/seamlesstransition/docs/NatlGd-ReservesVABens0503.pdf

Answer 2

As far as I'm concerned, anyone who serves in the military, even in the reserves, is qualified for veteran benefits. If the government denies such benefits to those who are serving in the reserves, despite them putting their butts on the line to serve, then something needs to be done to correct that problem.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

If they are on active duty, even for training the VA must cover them for injuries they get. But the VA are ******* of the worst type. Never mess with them, get the DAV and American Legion folks to help you

Answer 5

Exactly what veteran's benefits do reservists who served in Iraq _not_ qualify for?

Answer 6

I believe that , whoever is defending or fighting for our country should get veterans benefits. The reason, cause there risking their lives for us and for our freedom.

Answer 7

Yes, they deserve benefits.

Answer 8

they are not vet's yet. They are entitled to soldier's benefits though.