The landscape of service doesn’t end when the uniform comes off. For veterans, and for those who walk alongside them—family, caregivers, advocates—life after military service is often another kind of battlefield. If you have known a veteran who needed care,…
Transitioning from military service to a civilian career can feel daunting. Many of us have left service with the idea that our time in the military, be it four years or twenty-four years, has prepared us for success in the…
Transitioning from a military career to the civilian workforce can feel overwhelming, especially when it comes to job interviews. Even veterans who have been out of the military for a while may be overwhelmed at times in applying for a…
No one can do it all alone. Humans are social by nature. Even a veteran who says they would rather be alone does better with a support network. And for veterans, the best support network is usually made up of…
I had a good friend who was getting ready to retire from the Army several years ago. He went to a medical appointment to start getting ready for retirement, and his medical records were nowhere to be found. Twenty-one years…
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…
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…
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…
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+…
When it comes to filing a VA disability claim for migraines, veterans may feel like they’re entering a labyrinth with no clear exits. The process is riddled with complexities that often make it difficult for individuals without a roadmap. However,…
