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Sep 24 2013September 24, 2013

Mailroom: Out of Post 9/11 GI Bill Money, What’s Next?

4 Comments / Ben's Blog, Mailroom / By Benjamin Krause

One veteran writes in at the tail end of his GI Bill entitlement wondering “now what?” With a rating of 100% for PTSD, this guy is making hay while the …

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Sep 17 2013September 17, 2013

Mailroom: Veteran Shortchanged by Six Voc Rehab Counselors

3 Comments / Ben's Blog, Mailroom, Vocational Rehabilitation / By Benjamin Krause

There was once a man from Nantuket, whose Voc Rehab counselors were so dumb, he said… Well you know the rest. Welcome to another weekly edition of Mailroom. This week’s …

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Sep 10 2013September 10, 2013

Mailroom: Defunct Cervical Spine Disability Claim

3 Comments / Ben's Blog, Disability Compensation, Mailroom / By Benjamin Krause

Here is a letter from a disabled veteran who was probably totally screwed on his cervical spine disability claim. Most of us oversimplify the severity of a back injury. I …

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Sep 3 2013September 3, 2013

Mailroom: The Biggest Mistake Veterans Make

1 Comment / Ben's Blog, Mailroom / By Benjamin Krause

One veteran writes in about his VA Voc Rehab claim. He has not heard back from Voc Rehab about his claim beyond a denial. However, his letter to me is …

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Jun 18 2013June 17, 2013

Mailroom: In Politics, Who Supports Veterans Affairs?

9 Comments / Ben's Blog, Mailroom / By Benjamin Krause

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 respond here on the blog …

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May 28 2013May 27, 2013

Mailroom: VR&E And Law School Approval

1 Comment / Ben's Blog, GI Bill, Mailroom, Veteran Education, Vocational Rehabilitation / By Benjamin Krause

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 it depends on many factors, …

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May 21 2013May 20, 2013

Mailroom: Does Voc Rehab Pay For Flight School?

Ben's Blog, Mailroom / By Benjamin Krause

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. …

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May 7 2013May 10, 2013

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

2 Comments / Ben's Blog, Mailroom, Vocational Rehabilitation / By Benjamin Krause

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 …

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