How long does it take to get a VA COE?
Often minutes through WebLGY when VA's database has the borrower's service record. Manual cases — Guard/Reserve documentation, surviving spouse, character-of-discharge review — can take days to weeks.
What this actually means.
Most active-duty and recently separated veterans hit WebLGY's automatic-eligibility path. National Guard, Reserve, complex service histories, and discharge reviews fall into manual processing where VA reviews supporting documents. Mailing a Form 26-1880 generally takes the longest. Start early on any non-standard file.
Where this can move.
WebLGY automatic eligibility, manual processing for Guard/Reserve and surviving spouses, and entitlement-restoration timing can change the COE result.
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