What effect, if any, does an RE-3 reenlistment code have on a Sailor's veteran's benefits?

An RE-3 reenlistment code indicates that a Sailor is eligible to reenlist but may have certain limitations or conditions attached to their service record. However, it does not directly influence the eligibility for veterans' benefits. Veterans' benefits, like those provided under the GI Bill or for healthcare services through the Department of Veterans Affairs, are generally determined by the length of service, character of service, and the type of discharge rather than the reenlistment code alone. Since an RE-3 code does not enhance or restrict these benefits, it is accurate to say that it has no effect on a Sailor's eligibility for veterans' benefits.