By Pete Scherer May has been observed as Mental Health Awareness Month in the United States for over 70 years. This is often an opportunity to discuss mental health trends and educate the public on issues such as depression, schizophrenia and suicide prevention. The U.S. Military is no stranger when it comes to addressing mental health concerns. According to the…
VA Benefits that Pass on to Family Members Did you know that some of your VA benefits might pass on to your family members? This video by VA | Health & Benefits Index, discsses six such examples.
In the United States, an estimated 21.2% of adults have arthritis. That’s more than 53 million Americans. Arthritis refers to any disorder that affects the joints—with the most common types being osteoarthritis, gout and rheumatoid arthritis. Primary care providers may refer Veterans with arthritis to a rheumatologist, a specialist who treats arthritis and other autoimmune conditions. Due to a…
By Matt Scherer Military members facing a future departure from active duty should understand how well-documented medical records will help in their future VA claims. Even if you are not ready for retirement or a separation, things can change. Medical conditions can occur where the military wants a veteran to work with a medical evaluation board for an unplanned…
By Amy Frost You’re doing great… you go to bed, and you pop up at 3am with the weight of the world on your shoulders… ARGGGGGGGGGGGGG – This is a good time for some gratitude! What? According to studies at the University of California, Davis, grateful people not only report that they are more satisfied, optimistic, and content with their…
Military spouses who are moving from another state to a new one can usually get their professional licensing transfer fees waived. The U.S. Department of Labor Veterans Employment and Training Services program has a well-established program that helps not only ease the transfer of those licenses but for many cases, pay any transfer fees. “The Department of the Air Force…
Job references, to most active-duty professionals, are not something that is most needed in their career. However, the transition to a civilian career will need some work in this effort. In this Meg Guisepe article, the noted LinkedIn thought leader shares some needed insight into the processes every transitioning professional need for success. Please take the time to read more…
Our team finds a lot of great posts on transition, and this Shelley Piedmont article represents what we consider a gold mine of transition information. One thing we want our readers to understand from this article is that when a company posts a position with specific wording for a job or positions, it’s a clever idea to add these to…
by Pete Scherer In our last two articles of this series, we explored the importance of asking tough questions when looking for colleges. Dr. Robby Hedrick offered his professional insight into what to consider when looking for a good college. Next, Selinda Cortez shared some of her own experiences as a recent college student. However, you don’t have to wait…
Whenever we hear of someone with questions about a government contract offer, we send them this Daniel Collins article. Our friend, Daniel Collins, will help you see past the excitement of that job to the specifics you should comprehend when accepting this offer.
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