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Military Life Doesn’t Come With a Manual, But It Does Come With Support
Military life is full of moments that shape us. Some are exciting, like arriving at a new duty station, welcoming a new family member, celebrating a promotion, or preparing for a new opportunity. Othe...
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 – VA Claims: Gathering Records
Previously, I covered working with a VSO volunteer Service Officer (SO) to begin filing a claim with the VA. Each claim is different, just like every veteran, so there is no set chain of actions to ta...
Master Your Military Transition – VA Claims Process
Retirement or separation from the military means you may be entitled to Veterans Affairs (VA) disability compensation. This pay offers a monthly tax free payment to veterans who were sick, injured or ...
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Portable Careers for Military Spouses
PCS orders can change your address in a matter of months, but they should not have to erase your career momentum.For military spouses, a portable career is more than a job labeled “remote.” The goal is to find work built around skills that employers need in many places, credentials you can transfer or maintain, an employer that can keep you on through a move, or a client base that can travel with ...
The Invisible Battle: POTS Awareness Month
October is POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome) Awareness Month. This is a time dedicated to illuminating a complex chronic condition that is invisible to the naked eye, but it affects millions. As a military spouse who lives with POTS, I know the daily challenges and how widely misunderstood this autonomic dysfunction is. It introduces a unique layer of difficulty, as military life de...
