Can military veterans get a DD Form 214 discharge upgrade or correction for other than honorable conditions? if mental health conditions including posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or Traumatic Brain Injury have been diagnosed after a veteran’s departure from military service, veterans can appeal their discharge status. Discharge upgrades can also be given for those who had sexual assault or harassment…
“Veterans: Please, for the love of all things holy, do NOT pay for a copy of your DD214!” With this comment, a recent Courtney Steffen LinkedIn post caught our attention this week. That made us want to know more about why retirees were paying for this form. So, we made a call to Courtney, a veteran services officer in South…
Before moving to Florida to assist her elderly relative, Laura Vangilder evaluated claims for the Combat-Related Special compensation for injured veterans. Today, Vanglider helps veterans understand how to apply for this not-well-publicized program. Now a registered life insurance sales broker, Vanglider helps more than 20 veterans per week evaluate possible claims. “Many factors go into a Combat-Related Special Compensation (CRSC)…
On Sept. 20, 2011, the Department of Defense announced the repeal of the “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy, which prohibited military personnel from discriminating against or harassing non-heterosexual service members who did not reveal their sexual orientation while barring openly LGBTQ+ individuals from military service. To mark the 12th anniversary of the repeal, the Defense Department declared that it is…
We know it can be difficult for anyone to think about their own death. However at the Defense Finance Accounting Service, we also know you want to prepare and take care of your loved ones. The team at DFAS has a special page on our website that outlines the options for reporting the death of a retiree. The webpage also…
Like the Caped Crusader’s tool set, MyArmyBenefits can help veterans and military in transition. By Mark Overberg Go ahead. Close your eyes and think of Batman’s utility belt. That’s how to think of the Benefits Library in MyArmyBenefits. Minus the batarang, of course. Everything you can think of is in there! Things you really had no idea about are in…
Injury law firms advertise their ability to help Marines and sailors assigned to Camp LeJuene to resolve claims resulting from exposure to the water at the North Carolina base. The VA has a well-written website that details the claims process without the aid of those attorneys. According to Elizabeth Hartman, a former chairman of the American Legion National Legislative Council,…
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