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VBENWHOSELF
Who used/plans to use benefits: self/respondent
- Codes
- Description
- Comparability
- Universe
- Availability
- Flags
- Questionnaire Text
- UnHarmonized Variables
Codes and Frequencies
Description
For veterans who received GI Bill benefits, VBENWHOSELF specifies whether the respondent or veteran themselves have used or plan to use the benefits.
This variable is part of the Veterans Supplement.
Universe
- Veterans who received GI Bill benefits (VGIBILLBEN).
Availability
| Years | Jan | Feb | ASEC | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 – 2024 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | X | - | - | - | - |
