Rudesill Decision

Yes, based on the Supreme Court's decision in *Rudisill v. McDonough*, 144 S. Ct. 1174 (2024), you likely can revoke your MGIB election to receive up to 12 additional months of combined benefits, which would cover your final year of school. The ruling held that veterans like you, who earned separate entitlements to both the Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB) and the Post-9/11 GI Bill (PGIB) through distinct periods of qualifying service, are not bound by the prior "election" rule under 38 U.S.C. § 3322(d). Instead, you are entitled to a maximum of 48 months of benefits across both programs (see 38 CFR 21.4020) and can use them in the order you choose. Since you have already used PGIB, you can now revoke your earlier MGIB election to access those remaining MGIB benefits. Your actionable next step is to immediately contact the VA Education Call Center at 1-888-442-4551 to formally request a "Rudisill review" and submit a written revocation of your MGIB election (VA Form 22-1990 may be used), explicitly citing the *Rudisill* decision and your need to prevent a break in enrollment. Given VA's stated priority for veterans currently in school, emphasize your enrollment status and pending benefit exhaustion. Document all correspondence. **Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes regarding VA policy and procedure and is not official legal, financial, or benefits advice; for definitive guidance, consult the VA or a Veterans Service Officer.**