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Show VETERANS here's your answers Q - I was just discharged from military service and plan to study under the GI Bill. How long do I have to complete training? A - A law enacted in July 1974 extended GI Bill eligibility for veterans from 8 to 10 years after date of discharge. The extension also applies to eligible spouses, widows, and widowers of veterans who train under the Veterans Administration Dependents' Educational Assistance program. Q- I draw Veterans Administration Ad-ministration compensation for a service-connected disability. Am I entitled to the agency's $150 annual clothing allowance? A - Your eligibility would depend upon the nature of your disability. You are eligible if you wear one or more prosthetic or orthopedic devices which tend to wear out or tear your clothing. You must apply for the beneiit, however. Q - I'll be discharged in two months after three years of dutv in the Army. Will I be eligible for GI Kill benefits? A - Since Congress has not voted an end to the current GI Bill, you would be eligible, provided you receive an other than dishonorable discharge. Q - I'm buying our home with a GI loan, and wonder if I can pay off the loan in advance? A - Yes. You may partially or fully repay your mortgage at any time ahead of schedule, without penalty-provided payments are for not less than one monthly payment of Si no, whichever is less. Q - Because I was severely disabled during military service three years ago. the Veterans Administration awarded me a $2,800 auto grant. The engine in the car I bought with the grant is now in need of repair. Will VA pay for these repairs? A - Sorry, no. While VA pays for repair, maintenance and replacement of adaptive equipment required lor operation of the automobile, the law prohibits such payments for the automobile itself |