WASHINGTON – The Department of Veterans Affairs announced that veterans discharged for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine may regain their GI Bill education benefits. This follows Executive Order 14184 by President Trump, which aims to reinstate service members affected by the military's vaccine mandate.

More than 8,000 service members were discharged under the Biden Administration's vaccine mandate, with many receiving a discharge characterized as less than fully honorable. This status affected their eligibility for GI Bill benefits.

Recently, 899 veterans became eligible for these benefits, with more expected to follow. The VA has sent letters to those with upgraded discharges, encouraging them to apply for benefits.

VA Secretary Doug Collins emphasized the importance of this move, stating

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