wow, you two are outrageous, instead of correcting me and stating the fact you just jump to prove me wrong with nothing to back you, I have read the information on IU and it is 100% and it is expected to last a lifetime, yes it can change as in everything, but what exactly is the 10 or 20 year thing that Carlie was talking about, why not explain??????
I am aware that the VA 1-800 number states stuff that is often wrong I have been dealing with the VA for the last 6 year calling in weekly and or daily , I have spoke with several supervisors, the IRIS system and reps from my local RO and the VA web site about IU and they all state the same, including the additional benefits that you are entitled to if it were to be granted. Sorry about the typo on chapter 35, this site seems to be more about arguing then being helpful, I could understand if you actually explained yourself and just stating the the 800 wants to get you off the phone as soon as possible after stating I was clearly wrong why not explain yourself on why I am wrong. I said I did not know what understand the 10 year or 20 year thing but there was never a response. My response was just dismissed with a obvious response.
I have had several reps on the 800 number get me off the phone as soon as possible but I have also had my fair share of them that have spent a good portion of time on the phone with me and when they can't help me they either send in another IRIS or send me to their supervisor. I by any means am not defending them as I have been hung up on several times when I try to question them on stuff but not everything that they give out is false.
If Carlie is talking about the 10 retirement thing that does not apply to us because my husband only served 4 years before he became ill. Please explain instead of judge people are looking for answers they do not come here to be told they are wrong, I can handle that but when you don't back it with a solution you are the one who is wrong.