Refusing the vaccine could cost troops their veteran’s benefits: Report

Published November 5, 2021 8:56pm ET



U.S. service members who don’t receive the COVID-19 vaccine will reportedly risk their veteran’s benefits and a lenient dismissal.

Nonvaccinated individuals may receive other-than-honorable discharges if deemed required by local commanders, according to a report citing Defense and Veterans Affairs officials. Individuals in these cases will be ineligible to receive a preferential evaluation for benefits, the report stated.

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