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MMQB: How Long Can They Persist?
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 … continue...
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. … continue...
Facebook Friday: Good Groups For Vets?
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 … continue...
Republicans: Pay China First, Troops And Veterans Second
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 … continue...
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 … continue...
Mailroom: Portland RO Is Screwing Student Veterans, Are You Next?
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 … continue...
MMQB: Did I mention I hate finals?
It’s that time of the year, again, and I needed to take a break from writing my typical MMQB just this Monday. So I offered a good friend of a mine a chance to write about his situation and post it … continue...
Facebook Friday: Operation Homefront
Just yesterday I came across a post talking about free houses for veterans. Obviously, this kind of a think will pique anyone’s curiosity, so I looked into it a little.There is a program called … continue...
Star Tribune Features DisabledVeterans.org Founder
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – Yesterday, I had the honor of being featured in the Star Tribune. For many of you outside of the Midwest, the Star Tribune is like the LA Times of this region. Journalist Mark … continue...
S. 832: Tell Congress To Support AO Children With Spina Bifida
INDIANA - Vietnam Veterans have another shot at getting health care for their children with spina bifida.Senator Joe Donnelly (D-IN) just proposed a bill that would force the VA to take action, S. … continue...
Mailroom: How To Get Around The Voc Rehab Time Limit
Veterans write in all the time about the 12-year time limit for VA Voc Rehab. In many situations, the 12-year limit can be a tricky roadblock.For this post, I’ll answer the below question on … continue...
MMQB: Can Democrats Really Fix The Backlog?
Hi there, and thank you for checking in this week for the Monday Morning Quarterback.Talk has really heated up these past few weeks about the backlog and how to fix it.At the end of last week, … continue...
Facebook Friday: When Disability Meds Impact Your College
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, … continue...
GI Bill: VA Gives Up Contractor List, Withholds Subcontractors
VA just burned through $263 million for a GI Bill tech fix minus the fix. I now have a partial list of contractors we taxpayers can thank for the hang-up.In February, Congress held a hearing into … continue...
VSO Exec Pay Shocker: Veterans Outraged
Veterans this week were outraged when they learned how much DAV executives are being paid.DAV’s top three executives earned over $1 million in compensation during 2011, according to the DAV’s … continue...
Mailroom: How To Drop A Class When VA Says No
Veterans have struggled with knowing what to do when they need to drop a class. This can present all kinds of issues when it comes to paying back your benefits that paid for the course.For … continue...
Mailroom: Portland RO Is Screwing Student Veterans, Are You Next?
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 … continue...
MMQB: How Long Can They Persist?
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 … continue...
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 … continue...
Tell Your Congressman To Support Spina Bifida Action
This letter is for our Congressman to call on VA Secretary Shinseki to reign in the Purchased Care division of the VHA in Denver Regional Office.We are working on a solution for Agent Orange … continue...
