Career

VSO 101 – Your Claim Has Been Approved – Now What?
Congratulations! You and your service officer have successfully navigated the VA bureaucracy labyrinth and have…

VSO 101 – Appealing Your Denied Claim
Okay, you have gone to every appointment, answered every question, and taken every test possible….

Whiskey Tango Foxtrot – Learning the Lingo Series: Don’t Panic with the Paperwork!
Paperwork! So…Much…Paperwork! Throughout your military career (and beyond, honestly), you are going to encounter a…

VSO 101 – Setting Up Your Benefits
Last month, I covered how to file an initial claim to get your disability rating….

VSO 101 – VA Claims: Gathering Records
Previously, I covered working with a VSO volunteer Service Officer (SO) to begin filing a…

VSO 101 – Getting Started With Your Health Benefits
Ask a vet about the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and nearly everyone will start…

Whiskey Tango Foxtrot – Learning the Lingo Series: Starting Out Strong
Welcome to the military world! A land of phrases and acronyms as far as they…

Do You Need a Credit Freeze?
A credit freeze, also known as a security freeze, is a tool that restricts access…

Whiskey Tango Foxtrot – Learning the Lingo Series: On the Move
No matter if you are PCSing to somewhere new or going TDY to a far…