20 Years Ago
On the evening of September 10, 2001 I walked in to work. I worked in Kunia, a military post on the island of Honolulu, Hawaii. The Regional Security Operations Center had been operational for decades, and was currently the place…
Prepared For The Future
We have discussed preparation and prior planning before. Just the other week an elderly Veteran and his wife came into the office. The Veteran had a three ring binder with him and had made an appointment to go through the…
Where Can I Find my DD214?
Where can I find that? Let’s face it. As Veterans, we have a lot of information that we need to keep up with. We also have a lot of records we have to keep and, unfortunately, we sometimes misplace that…
How Do I Apply for VA Healthcare?
This is a question that many Veterans have. How do I apply for VA Healthcare? What does it take to get VA Healthcare? Am I eligible for VA Healthcare? We will attempt to answer all of these questions here. The…
What Disability Can I File For?
What can I file for? We hear this a lot. Veterans will walk in with a stack of medical records, lay them on one of our desks, and ask what they can file for. Other times they walk in with…
What Do I Do Before Leaving The Military?
I’ve seen this question many times. What do I do before leaving the Military? How do I set myself up for success? Service members close to getting out of service wonder what to do. How can they be better prepared…
What You Should Know About VA Pension
The two main compensations that the VA provides are VA disability and VA pension. We have seen Veterans and Surviving Spouses ask questions about the difference. They want to know if they are eligible for a pension. They want to…
Resume Writing for Veterans
NOTE: We are in an unusual job market right now. Companies are desperate for workers and, at least here in Northwest Arkansas, many are offering hiring bonuses. Over the past decades we know that is not normal. It is still…
VA Disability and Discharge Characterization
What is the connection between VA disability and discharge characterization? I got out with less than honorable, can I still get VA disability? How can I upgrade my discharge? What benefits am I eligible for with a ______ discharge? All…
10 Ways to Deal with PTSD – A Veteran Prespective
Notice that I am talking about how to deal with PTSD, not treating, curing, or fixing PTSD. That is because for many, there may be no ‘cure’. PTSD is something that, more often than not, will not disappear in time….