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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…
Stewart Holds Obama’s Feet To The Fire On VA Failures
Jon Stewart hits a homerun while railing on the Obama Administration for not holding VA accountable for its ineptitude. Here is the most amazing quote…
GAO: VA Spends $10 Billion On Ed, Still Has No Clue
GAO just released a report on how VA has administered veterans’ education benefits. I can summarize the report in three words, “VA Still Clueless.” The…
Sequestration: Is VA Cutting Benefits Anyway?
“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…
Mailroom: Does Voc Rehab Pay For 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…
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…