Facebook Friday: When Disability Meds Impact Your College

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Many veterans returning from the wars are struggling with college after service. Unseen mental difficulties plague lots of these vets. If this happens, they can be forced from college.This week, one of our Facebook group members wrote in about … [Read more...]

Sequestion May Still Cut Veterans’ Educational Benefits

Benjamin Krause speaking with Congressman Tim Walz about Minnesota colleges following a veterans organization round-table with Leader Pelosi.

On Thursday, many veteran organizations attended a round-table held by House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, Congressman Walz (MN) and others were in attendance. I was also in attendance along with Patrick Bellon from Veterans For Common Sense.As the … [Read more...]

VA Almost Screws Up VRAP – Congress Steps In

This post on VRAP is otherwise known as “Why Veterans Get Frustrated By VA So Much," in another case of Penny Wise - Pound Foolish.There are two issues internal to the VA that have caused VRAP implementation to be difficult. First, veterans are … [Read more...]

VRAP Gives Unemployed Veteran New Start

Ty Taylor inspired veterans yesterday with good news on his VRAP application. After fighting through a VA denial, he won. Now, he is that much closer to attaining his dream training to become a paralegal.His story is a great one and a good model … [Read more...]