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The Commanders Corner - October 2024

What is a “Buddy Letter” and who can write one?

You may have heard of a buddy letter and you’re wondering if it can help increase your chances of obtaining disability benefits. Yes, a buddy letter can help. A buddy letter is a statement that ...

Depression, what is it?

Have you ever been curious about if the VA considers depression as a disability? Well, the answer is yes, they do and Veterans get VA benefits for their depression. While the VA does rate mental ...

How to get your military records

Well, how do I get them? This is the question Veterans say to me every time I tell them to check their service record or medical records for evidence to support their claim. That is when I realized ...

The Commander Corner - September 2024

THE VET CENTERS, THE HIDDEN GEM FOR COMBAT VETERANS

Veterans and Service Dogs

PTSD Guide - Part 7

Our PTSD Guide will explain what PTSD is (Part 1), what is needed to get PTSD service-connected (Part 2), what to expect from a Compensation & Pension (C&P) exam for PTSD (Part 3), how PTSD ...

PTSD Guide - Part 6

PTSD Guide - Part 5

Our PTSD Guide will explain what PTSD is (Part 1), what is needed to get PTSD service-connected (Part 2), what to expect from a Compensation & Pension (C&P) exam for PTSD (Part 3), how PTSD ...