Funding Your Future: A Guide to GI Bill Benefits and FAFSA
We posted about the GI Bill vs. FAFSA a couple of years ago, but it is a good topic to revisit for those who are just getting ready to start school or go back to work on their degree. Are…
VA Compensation and Backpay: The Importance of Timing
It is crucial for Veterans to finish their disability claim within one year of filing for several reasons: We can see then why timing is important. Let’’s take a look at some of the ideas presented above in detail. Effective…
How do I Become a Veteran Service Officer?
We have received a lot of questions over the past three years, but one question has been asked by email and in the comment section multiple times. Veterans want to know “How do I become a Veteran Service Officer?” The…
Post 9/11 GI Bill and MHA: Understanding Your Benefits
Everyone who has served in the military knows what BAH is. Basic Allowance for Housing is given to servicemembers who live off base to compensate them for the cost of renting a place to live. It can be applied to…
FAQ: Aid and Attendance
Aid and Attendance is one of the subjects that Veterans and their families tend to have a lot of questions about. Today we thought we would address some of these questions. What are Aid and Attendance benefits? Aid and Attendance…
Transforming Veteran Care: What the PACT Act Means for Survivors
Survivor Benefits and the PACT Act A few years ago I was talking to a Veteran who had made an emergency landing at U-Tapao Airbase in Thailand during the Vietnam War. He had evidence of being at the Airbase, but…
Why Did My TDIU Benefits Stop? Top Reasons Behind Benefit Termination
What is TDIU? TDIU, or Total Disability Individual Unemployability, is a benefit offered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to veterans who are unable to maintain substantially gainful employment due to their service-connected disabilities. TDIU allows veterans who…
Empowering Our Heroes: The Life-Changing Advantages of VTEC for Veterans
Transitioning from the military to civilian can be a difficult journey for many. The transition comes with many challenges that civilians are often not aware of. One of those challenges is finding a job. After anywhere from 4 to 20+…
Tricare Eligibility: Who Gets In and Why It Matters
Tricare is the healthcare program serving U.S. military personnel, retirees, and their dependents. It provides medical coverage to its members. The program is managed by the Department of Defense and offers several different plans to meet the varying needs of…
Beyond Service: How Veterans Preference Can Shape Your Career Path
In the United States, a protected class refers to a group of people who are legally safeguarded from discrimination and harassment based on certain characteristics, such as race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, disability, and in some jurisdictions, sexual…