Tag Archives: Rep. John Boozman

VA outlines efforts to fix GI Bill problems

Veterans Affairs Department officials tried Jan. 21 to convince a skeptical House subcommittee that its problems with paying Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits are in the past.Roger Baker, VA’s assistant secretary for information and technology, said problems that delayed payments of … Continue reading

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VA: Most GI Bill calls did not connect

If you have had trouble getting your question about GI Bill benefits answered when you call the Veterans Affairs Department’s education benefits call center, you are not alone.VA officials acknowledged almost 90 percent of calls to the Muskogee, Okla., center … Continue reading

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Bill would allow retirees to transfer GI Bill

Just two months after the Post-9/11 GI Bill officially launched, House lawmakers are considering a number of changes to the program, including allowing military retirees to transfer benefits to spouses or children.“While the option of transferability is a welcome option … Continue reading

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Bill would allow retirees to transfer GI Bill

Just two months after the Post-9/11 GI Bill officially launched, House lawmakers are considering a number of changes to the program, including allowing military retirees to transfer benefits to spouses or children.“While the option of transferability is a welcome option … Continue reading

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