Rudisill Review

Yes, you can potentially receive additional months of education benefits due to the Supreme Court's 2024 decision in *Rudisill v. McDonough*, which held that veterans who qualify for both the Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB) and the Post-9/11 GI Bill are entitled to up to 48 total months of benefits when using more than one program. Your scenario—having used all Post-9/11 entitlement after electing it first—is precisely the situation the ruling addresses. The Court rejected the VA's previous "sequence-of-elections" rule, meaning you are no longer penalized for choosing the Post-9/11 GI Bill first; you may now be eligible for up to 12 additional months of MGIB benefits (capped at 48 months total federal education benefits under 38 U.S.C. § 3327(d)). Your actionable next step depends on when your last VA education claim decision was issued. If that decision was **before August 15, 2018**, you must **manually apply** by submitting VA Form 22-1990 (via VA.gov, mail, or in-person) and selecting "Change Program or Place of Training," noting "Rudisill" in your remarks; the deadline is October 1, 2030. If your decision was **on or after August 15, 2018**, the VA should automatically review your file within approximately 22 months, but you can proactively submit an intent to file to protect your potential effective date. The VA is currently prioritizing reviews for veterans enrolled in school or recently enrolled (within the last six months). *Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes regarding VA procedures and is not intended as legal, financial, or benefits advice; for personalized guidance, consult a Veterans Service Officer (VSO) or accredited attorney.*