As Veterans Try To Use Benefit, New G.I. Bill Draws Criticism

by Charles Dervarics , October 12, 2009

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Patrick Campbell, chief legislative counsel for the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA), says the Veterans Administration is taking too long to process G.I. Bill claims.

Nationwide, the most expensive public institution charges about $13,000 in tuition annually, the group states.

Meanwhile, the VA says veterans now can apply for benefits online at www.va.gov. The agency said it currently is processing about 25,000 applications. The Iraq-Afghanistan veterans’ organization also has a web site with information and a benefits calculator at www.newgibill.org.

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