Professor Yelena Duterte Speaks to WBEZ about GI Bill Entitlements

WBEZ Chicago speaks with yelena duterte

UC Law professor and Veterans Legal Clinic Director Yelena Dutertespoke with Sasha-Ann Simons on WBEZ about the Supreme Court case, Rudisill v. McDonough, and provided information about the new guidance, why this new guidance is important, and about the current litigation about GI Bill entitlements.

“After a nine-year battle, James Rudisill won his Supreme Court case. Veterans who have reenlisted are now entitled to 48 months of college payments for themselves or eligible family members, up from 36 months. Yet, Rudisill’s legal team claims that the VA’s new process is still leaving out veterans who should qualify for additional benefits.”

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