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VSO 101 – Learn More About the PACT Act
Signed by President Biden on 10 August 2022, the PACT Act is a comprehensive set of rules and directives to the VA on toxic exposure. The full name of the law is The Sergeant First Class (SFC) Heath R...
VSO 101 – Applying for Death Benefits: Burial and Funeral Costs
This blog is directed to the families of Veterans, specifically the benefits available for burial and funeral costs after the death of their spouse, parent, or other family member. All of this informa...
VSO 101 – Education Benefits
The words ‘G.I. Bill’ first comes to mind when someone mentions military and veteran educational benefits. There are actually three bills, or programs, that provide educational benefits to service mem...
VSO 101 – Your Claim Has Been Approved – Now What?
Congratulations! You and your service officer have successfully navigated the VA bureaucracy labyrinth and have obtained an approved claim. To get the most out of your approval, these should be your n...
VSO 101 – Appealing Your Denied Claim
Okay, you have gone to every appointment, answered every question, and taken every test possible. Next, you and your service officer carefully filled out every form required and submitted them months ...
VSO 101 – Setting Up Your Benefits
Last month, I covered how to file an initial claim to get your disability rating. The VA pays on its rates from 10 to 100 percent, or Fully Disabled. In some cases, especially with younger vets who ma...
VSO 101 – Getting Started With Your Health Benefits
Ask a vet about the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and nearly everyone will start talking about healthcare benefits. It is the primary interaction for many veterans, especially older ones, who n...
Transitioning to Civilian Life
You won’t be wearing the uniform forever. Whether you serve 4 or 40 years, there is life after the military. Fortunately, you don’t have to navigate the transition alone. Take inventory of what you wa...
FEDVIP: Dental & Vision Insurance
As an active duty member, there were many things I didn’t have to worry about. Once I retired though, I had to quickly figure out what my family’s needs were, since my TRICARE coverage was changing. L...
Military Appreciation Month Savings
The Month of MayDid you know the whole month of May is dedicated to the military? That's right, this whole month is to celebrate all Blue Star and Gold Star families, that means you and your family! M...
Take the Stress Out of Your Military Separation or Retirement
No matter how much planning you do in advance it’s perfectly normal to feel a bit overwhelmed, stressed, or even nervous about getting out of the military. Your thoughts have probably ranged from what...
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