Sequestration: Is VA Cutting Benefits Anyway?

Sequestration Veterans Benefits

“Sequestration will not affect veterans, unless…” Many politicians promised us that VA funding for veterans was safe. But is it?That is a question I have wondered ever since listening to President Obama, Congressman Tim Walz, and others … [Read more...]

Mailroom: Does Voc Rehab Pay For Flight School?

Mailroom Flight School

Veterans have written in about this question for years, “Does Vocational Rehab pay for flight school?”The answer is… well… “It depends.”That’s the typical law school answer about everything. Unfortunately nothing is … [Read more...]

MMQB: How Long Can They Persist?

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Hi there and welcome to another week of veteran news and life in the times of Ben. Today I'm going to cover a little history and set out the legal framework that I think will help us beat VA.Last week was a busy one.I finished a paper on how … [Read more...]

Back In A Week [UPDATE - I'm Back]

I'm heading off for a week to watch someone get married and do other things like finally, finally, graduate. I'll be back the week of May 22. … [Read more...]

Facebook Friday: Good Groups For Vets?

Veteran Disability Facebook Friday

Rather than do my old song and dance about Facebook today, I thought I'd reach out to all of you about the platform. This is an opportunity for all of you to tell me if you like this column or if there is something else that would be more … [Read more...]

Republicans: Pay China First, Troops And Veterans Second

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Rep. Boehner and fellow Republicans are rock solid on stiffing veterans and the troops in favor of China and similarly situated bondholders.During a Bloomberg TV interview, the House Leader said the current Republican bill would push troops and … [Read more...]

GI Bill Oversight Problems Expose Minnesota Veterans

GI Bill Oversight Problems Expose Minnesota Veterans

In Minnesota, only two inspectors are ensuring veterans and the federal government are not being ripped off, exposing veterans to risk of being defrauded.Veterans seeking pilots licenses from a Superior school where being told the school was VA … [Read more...]

Mailroom: Portland RO Is Screwing Student Veterans, Are You Next?

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I received this alarming note from a veteran today about how VR&E. The Portland RO has stopped paying veterans’ tuition at Portland State University for some undisclosed reason.Now, PSU will force veterans to pay up if VA does not pay the … [Read more...]