how long to get your GIB

the fast one · 03-02-2006, 08:03 PM

well ive been in school for 2 months now and still no GIB or kicker just wondering how long it took other people to start getting their GIB. I know they or least i was told they do back pay but this sucks i could really use the extra money esp now thats its up 492 with kicker

EX SSG on 900RR · 03-02-2006, 08:17 PM

Call the VA, they didn't have my DD214 on file for some reason (sent them before) and it took a while to straighten out. Also if you are entitled to the additional 'kicker', the one you received before ETS'ing, better have the signed memo from the ed center and a copy of the LES were it shows the $600 dollar discretionary allotment (I am currently scewed on that one, I can't find my LES's after moving). Also, I found that if you filed in a different region, then all your paperwork goes back to that region, i.e. I ETS'd out of Fort Carson, I live in Illinois and all my paperwork goes to Denver. If you happen to need a direct line to the Denver VA office pm me. If you are receiving any other type of VA benefits (disability, Voc rehab) make sure that they each have your current information. The VA seems to be a big stovepipe as afar as information. You would assume they go off of one database, wrong. Let each seperate entity know you address and whatnot......

If you need other info pm me....

BTW....Where in Illinois are you?

Jiggly · 03-02-2006, 11:02 PM

You may get it as a graduation gift, just think of it as a savings account for right now and use it to buy a new bike with cash later

the fast one · 03-03-2006, 02:42 AM

im in Quincy IL
thats what i need my gib for is to buy a bike before it gets to nice and makes me go crazy