Here is a listing of some Veterans’ Benefits and their expiration date. Many of these benefits have no expiration date while others will expire within 90 days of your separation from the service.
Montgomery GI Bill for Active-Duty (MGIB)
10 years from date of last discharge or release from active duty.
Veterans Education Assistance Program (VEAP)
10 years from date of last discharge or release from active duty.
Montgomery GI Bill for Selected Reserve (MGIB-SR)
14 years from the date of eligibility for the program, or until released from the Selected Reserve or National Guard. Some extensions available if activated.
Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP)
No time limit, while remaining in the same level of the Ready Reserve.
Some extensions available if activated.
Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VocRehab)
Generally, 12 years of separation from service or within 12 years of being awarded service-connected VA disability compensation.
Veterans Health care
No Time Limit
Combat Veterans Health care
2 Years from release from active-duty
Dental Treatment
Within 90 days of separation.
The following benefits have no expiration date at this time.
VA Home Loan
Disability Compensation
Disability Pension
Veterans Health care
In some cases, if you miss the deadline, you can still apply for and receive benefits. Talk to your Veteran Service Officer if you have any questions.
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