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Old 09-21-2012, 12:12 PM
 
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I found out this morning for my case worker for my child support my ex husband has filed for VA benefits. He only went though boot camp and one of his classes before going AWOL. I am not sure how he can get benefits from VA because of this. If he does that means the state will not go after him for child support because it is federal fund, they told me to apply for Apportment from VA. Does anyone know what I can do? I believe he is trying to do this to avoid child support because he is a year in the arrears. Please if anyone know what to do please help
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Old 09-21-2012, 01:28 PM
 
Location: Sneads Ferry, NC
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He only went though boot camp and one of his classes before going AWOL. I am not sure how he can get benefits from VA because of this.
According to this site, if he received a "entry-level separation", there would be no benefits: Discharges and Their Effect on Veteran Benefits - Lawyers.com If he received a general discharge, he may be eligible.

I think you have to rely on advice from your case-worker, as it sounds like your ex is trying to delay paying any support.
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Old 09-22-2012, 07:03 PM
 
Location: NY
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If he indeed was AWOL, that would mean a court martial and no benefits.

Anyone can apply for anything. That doesn't mean they're going to be successful.

Your case worker is the one to gather the information as there are too many unknowns at this point.
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Old 09-22-2012, 07:15 PM
 
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I retired from a career working at V.A. "Dishonorable" discharges are a bar to getting any kind of benefits. Veterans may have an "honorable" discharge, or if they have instead a "general" discharge it must be reviewed and a decision made whether it qualifies as honorable.

Shouldn't you be posting your question on the "Military Life" forum instead of the "Maryland" forum ?
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