Title 10, Armed ForcesRelease 119-110
§1155 Statement of Benefits
Title 10 › Subtitle A — General Military Law › PART II — PERSONNEL › CHAPTER 58 — BENEFITS AND SERVICES FOR MEMBERS BEING SEPARATED OR RECENTLY SEPARATED › § 1155
Summary
At least 30 days before a member separates from the armed forces, the Secretary must give a current assessment of benefits under Defense and Veterans Affairs. If the separation is unplanned, give it as soon as practicable; reservists get it on release from active duty.
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Title 10, §1155
Armed Forces, Source: USLM XML via OLRC
(a)Before Separation.—
Not later than 30 days before a member retires, is released, is discharged, or otherwise separates from the armed forces (or as soon as is practicable in the case of an unanticipated separation), the Secretary concerned shall provide that member with a current assessment of all benefits to which that member may be entitled under laws administered by—
(1)the Secretary of Defense; and
(2)the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
(b)Statement for Reserves.—
The Secretary concerned shall provide a member of a reserve component with a current assessment of benefits described in subsection (a) upon release of that member from active duty.
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10 U.S.C. § 1155
Title 10, Armed Forces
Last Updated
Sep 22, 2026
Release point: 119-110