As a military veteran, many companies want to offer their thanks for your service. Frequently, this offer of gratitude comes in the form of big discounts, free services, and occasionally complimentary products. Be sure to bring your military identification with you wherever you go because you never know when it will come in handy. Some […]
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Tales from Honor Flights
Our office enjoys supporting veterans and ensuring they are acknowledged for the sacrifices they made. One of the ways we choose to give back is by partnering with Honor Flights as they transport vets to our nation’s capital to visit memorials erected in their honor. Below are accounts from Honor Flights from the perspective of […]
10 Best Military Comedies if You Are Looking for a Laugh
After rounding up our favorite military movies, we decided to lighten the mood and create a list of the 10 best military comedies. While the topic may be serious, sometimes getting a bunch of raucous young people together results in unexpected hijinks. 1. Dr. Strangelove Our top pick, fully titled Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned […]
5 Tips on Increasing Your TDIU Disability Compensation
TDIU (sometimes simply referred to as IU) stands for the total disability rating based on individual unemployability. In other words, TDIU is an acronym for the scale the VA uses to measure compensation for veterans who cannot work due to service-connected disabilities. Below is a comprehensive guide to understanding TDIU. Let’s break that done further. Individual […]
Exposure to Herbicides at Fort McClellan
The U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims recently issued a decision that recognizes the use of herbicides at Fort McClellan in Anniston, Alabama. The herbicide likely related to a great deal of research being done at Fort McClellan on chemical, biological, and radiological materials as the U.S. prepared to enter World War I. Following […]
VA Clothing Allowance: What it means and how to use it
Similar to other special claims, navigating the Veterans Affairs Clothing Allowance can be complicated. To simplify the process, we have outlined eligibility, application, and what is covered below. Eligibility Veterans with a unique clothing needs due to a service-related disability or injury may be eligible for reimbursement. If you have clothing that is worn out […]