Expert Insights for Your Transition

Essential guide for military spouses navigating the transition from military to civilian life. Learn about career resources, financial planning, mental health support, and how to centralize your family's transition journey.

Learn about IDES, MEB/PEB processes, evidence requirements (STRs), and compensation programs (CRDP, CRSC) for service members with disabilities.

Learn how to interview and vet Veterans Service Organization (VSO) representatives to ensure you find the best advocate for your VA disability claim.

Complete guide to filing a VA disability claim from preparation and filing through processing and appeals, including BDD, FDC, and Standard Claims.

Understand the complete VA disability claim process from submission to decision with detailed timelines for each step of the 8-step VA claims process.

Master VA Math and calculate your combined disability rating with our comprehensive guide. Learn the formula, understand timing for maximum benefits, and discover how the Veterans Transition Center platform simplifies the process.

Complete guide to VA appeals and supplemental claims under the modernized system. Learn about higher-level reviews, Board appeals, and legacy appeals processes.

Learn when and how Veterans can receive emergency medical care at community facilities, notification requirements, and what expenses VA may cover.

Discover how to access VA urgent care benefits at local and community facilities for non-life-threatening injuries and illnesses that need immediate attention.

Explore the Chapter 31 program that helps Veterans with service-connected disabilities prepare for, obtain, and maintain suitable employment or achieve independent living.

Master the art of converting your military skills, leadership experience, and accomplishments into language that civilian hiring managers understand.

Bridging the Gap: Secure Your Civilian Career Before You Separate. Learn how to leverage the DoW SkillBridge program to gain real-world job experience during your last 180 days of service while continuing to receive full military pay and benefits.

Explore additional education benefits including the Yellow Ribbon Program, Fry Scholarship, and Rogers STEM Scholarship to maximize your educational opportunities.

Learn about the Survivor's and Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) program offering education and training opportunities to eligible dependents of disabled or deceased Veterans.

Discover how the VA Home Loan Guaranty program helps eligible Veterans, Service members, and surviving spouses obtain, retain, and adapt homes with favorable loan terms and no down payment.

Learn about VA assistance programs for Veterans facing housing payment difficulties, including foreclosure prevention, loan modification, SCRA protections, and homelessness prevention resources.

Access VA's largest integrated network of homeless assistance programs including HCHV, HUD-VASH, SSVF, Grant and Per Diem, dental care, employment services, and prevention resources.

Learn about the Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP), an inflation-protected annuity feature of retired military pay designed to continue providing monthly income to your eligible dependents after your death.

Navigate life insurance options after military service. Learn about VGLI, VALife, VMLI, and how to protect your family when SGLI coverage ends.

Honor your loved one's service with comprehensive VA burial and memorial benefits including national cemetery burial, headstones, markers, burial flags, and burial allowances.

Navigate survivor benefits with this comprehensive guide covering Death Gratuity, Survivor Benefit Plan, DIC, Survivors Pension, Aid and Attendance, and VA Office of Survivors Assistance resources.

Discover the top 5 AI-powered tools that help transitioning service members move from chaos to control. From ChatGPT to specialized veteran platforms, learn how to leverage AI for resume building, career coaching, and job matching.