Do reservists qualify for VA benefits?

Yes, generally, all National Guard and Reserve members qualify for some VA benefits. Different VA benefits may consider different factors to determine eligibility, such as length of service, type of service (such as under Title 10 or Title 32), wartime service, and/or service-related disability.

What qualifies a reservist as a veteran?

Now, under the new law, anyone eligible for reserve component retirement benefits is considered a veteran, said Krenz. “Anyone who has reached 20 years of service, even if they were never activated on a [federal] order for more than 180 days outside of training, will now be considered a veteran,” he said.

Can I lose my VA disability if I join the reserves?

In Summary If you serve on active duty, in the full-time Guard/Reserves, or you have been activated, you may need to suspend your VA disability compensation payments to comply with federal law.

Is a reservist considered a veteran?

However, a reservist doesn’t have to be a veteran. A reservist is someone who has served in the National Guard or reserves of a military branch. A veteran, on the other hand, is someone who has served on active duty in one of the military branches.

Can you be 100% disabled and be in the reserves?

You can join the National Guard or Reserves with a VA service-connected disability rating – if you are medically cleared. But it does affect your pay and benefits. Make sure you keep this in mind if you have a VA disability rating and you are considering joining the Guard, Reserves, or even active duty.

What benefits do reservists get?

As reservists progress in rank and time-in-service, their pay will increase accordingly on a set scale. Medical Benefits: Reserve Soldiers and their families are eligible for affordable and low-cost medical, dental, and life insurance benefits. Tricare Reserve Select offers a monthly premium-based health care plan.