This post is brought to you by Army veteran James Hinton. (If you're interested in contributing at The-Military-Guide.com, please see our posting guidelines.) In early 2007 things were looking pretty good. I had just redeployed back to Ft. Hood after my third combat tour. I was an E-6 who had just become eligible ...
Here's a post of topics that are too small for individual posts. These leftovers won't make a financial independence meal on their own, but together they're a 1400-calorie luau. Eh, you like more? Sanctuary for Reserves and National Guard First up is the Navy's sanctuary instruction. (Even if you're ...
A Guide to Better Understanding the Claim Process As a member of the US military you are entitled to competent medical care, but if you or a family member has suffered due to the medical negligence of a military doctor then you might be able to sue for military medical malpractice. If you feel you have a case make ...
The Department of Veterans Affairs has failed to provide adequate warning to Veterans that their Veterans Identification Cards (VIC) can be scanned to reveal their Social Security Numbers. Anyone with an IPhone or Android smart phone can download a QR code app and scan any VIC issued since 2004. Once scanned, the ...
A Helpful Guide to Better Understanding the Benefits Application Procedure The United States Department of Veterans Affairs estimates that one in five former soldiers suffer from combat-related Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. A wide variety of benefits are available for those diagnosed with the condition, however ...
This guest post is brought to you by Terry Duschinski, a former journalist, turned advocate for disabled Vet's. (If you're interested in contributing a guest post, please see our guest posting guidelines.) Acquiring disability benefits from the United States Veterans Administration is easier if there is a “legal ...
This guest post is brought to you by Jill Schultz. If you're interested in guest posting, please see our guest posting guidelines. Sometimes an injury or disability incurred in the military can send an active duty member into early (medical) retirement. Many disabled vets who’ve been medically retired wonder if ...
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