Share Your GI Bill Secrets: VA Form Refresh
Published Date: 6/30/2025
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The VA wants your thoughts on updating a form that lets veterans share their education benefit info with others. If you’re a veteran or help one, this change could make sharing info easier and clearer. You’ve got 60 days to speak up before the VA finalizes the update—no extra costs involved!
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VA Form Update: Share Education Benefits
The VA proposes updating the form that lets veterans authorize disclosure of their education benefits to a third party. If you are a veteran or help one, this change could make sharing that information easier and clearer. The VA is seeking public comment for 60 days under the Paperwork Reduction Act and says there are no additional costs to respond.
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