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VA red tape cuts off GI bill benefits to US military veterans at foreign schools

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An antiquated Veterans Administration system has led to scores of denials of education benefits, forcing former service members to pay thousands of dollars in overseas tuition costs that the government could be covering.

At issue is a requirement by the VA that foreign schools establish American bank accounts and U.S. employer identification numbers to receive electronic payments.

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      FY 24 CPO (E7) Selection Board

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      Tony in Chief Selection Board Forum | Results, Preparation, Records
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      CHANGES TO SENIOR ENLISTED PERFORMANCE EVALUATION PROCESS

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