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MMQB: Duckworth Hammers the West Point Loophole, Kind Of
Hi and thanks for tuning in for this week’s Monday Morning Quarterback. This is where I let my hair down so to speak and tell…
MMQB: What might West Point do with Your Disability?
After having three heads of VA this past decade be past West Point grads, I think we can safely assume the answer, “It ain’t looking…
BREAKING NEWS: VA Claims Victory over Old Backlog Claims
I just received news from VA that it has destroyed the backlog of claims that are older than 2 years. They will now move on…
Mailroom: In Politics, Who Supports Veterans Affairs?
Last week, a veteran wrote in about politics. He wanted to know which political party supports veterans, and I thought I’d take a moment to…
MMQB: DOD and Vets’ Brains – Why they want yours
Hi there and thanks for checking in this for the Monday Morning Quarterback. This is where I let what hair I have left down and…
How to get Extra Testing Time and Accommodations for College
Many student veterans struggle needlessly with disabilities in college. All the while, these same veterans are unaware of laws that protect their rights to reasonable…
MMQB: Did China Hack Your VA File?
Hi and thanks for checking in for this Monday Morning Quarterback. I was shocked to read about VA’s cavalier attitude toward protecting veterans data from…
Mailroom: Should I Appeal My Back Denial?
One veteran writes in about a back claim and whether or not to appeal the decision prior to surgery. Back injuries in general are tough…
The Fine Tooth Comb Approach To Disability Claims
Over the past week, I’ve been revisiting my own disability claims to be sure VA did it properly. No matter how many years that go…
VA Bureaucratic Problems Solved… By Disney 50 Years Ago
Do yourself a favor and watch the first 5 minutes of this. You’ll feel just like I did today, and like every other vet stuck…
Mailroom: VR&E And Law School Approval
Here is an oldie but a goodie, “Does Vocational Rehab pay for law school?” The answer is, “yes” and “no.” The sad truth is that…
Memorial Day: But What About The Rest Of The Year?
I wanted to take time today to reflect on Memorial Day and what it means to me. It means that we have another 364 days…