Legal Question in Military Law in Florida

GI Bill

Spent 4 years in Navy, Honorably discharged. Stupidly, I declined GI bill in boot camp. However, during the exiting the navy classes, was informed that I could buy into the GI Bill with the lump sum payment of $1200 before discharge. I paid it. 3 years later, tried to utilize benefits, but check was returned with a letter saying I was fraudulently enrolled. Does the cashing of my check (and keeping it without interest for 3 years) count as a contractually binding agreement? I never denied the initial declination of benefits, but was informed that the ''rules had changed''. Especially now, the new GI bill reform allows for military personel to NOT pay the $1200 or decide in boot camp. Thanks.


Asked on 7/08/08, 3:25 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Simpson

Re: GI Bill

I would get with an attorney who has had some recent JAG experience to sort this out. Take the check and the letter with you so he can determine how this "fraudulent enrollment" occurred. Where was the check for three years? Track that if you can. This makes no sense whatsoever.

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Answered on 7/09/08, 8:57 am


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