Community Rules
- 1Respect the rank, but check it at the door. We are all civilians here, so let's lift each other up.
- 2No PII / OPSEC violations. Keep it safe.
- 3Veterans Transition Center is a private organization and is not affiliated with the Department of War (DoW) or the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
- 4Not Professional Advice. Information provided in the discussion boards is for discussion purposes only and should not be considered professional advice. It is NOT legal, medical, or financial advice. No attorney-client or doctor-patient relationship is formed by participation in the discussion boards.
- 5Verify Your Intel: Always consult a verified Veterans Service Officer (VSO), accredited attorney, or medical professional before filing claims or making health decisions.
Community Rules
- 1Respect the rank, but check it at the door. We are all civilians here, so let's lift each other up.
- 2No PII / OPSEC violations. Keep it safe.
- 3Veterans Transition Center is a private organization and is not affiliated with the Department of War (DoW) or the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
- 4Not Professional Advice. Information provided in the discussion boards is for discussion purposes only and should not be considered professional advice. It is NOT legal, medical, or financial advice. No attorney-client or doctor-patient relationship is formed by participation in the discussion boards.
- 5Verify Your Intel: Always consult a verified Veterans Service Officer (VSO), accredited attorney, or medical professional before filing claims or making health decisions.
Military & Veteran News
Curated articles on benefits, jobs, and legislation affecting your transition.
Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) has been officially approved as a Department of Defense SkillBridge industry partner. This formalizes a program that allows active-duty service members in their last 180 days of service to intern at the laboratory in various roles while continuing to receive their military pay and benefits. The partnership is expected to create a more structured pathway for transitioning service members into technical jobs at the lab.
The Department of Justice has recently reminded state licensing authorities of their obligations under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) to facilitate the transfer of professional licenses for military spouses and service members who are relocating due to military orders. This comes after a 2023 update to the law and addresses reports of frontline staff being unaware of or misdirecting applicants seeking license portability.
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has introduced legislation to overhaul the state's system for delivering veterans benefits. The proposal aims to incentivize Iowa's 99 counties by tying state funding for County Veteran Service Officers (VSOs) to performance outcomes. Counties that rank higher in securing VA compensation per capita for their veterans would receive increased state funding, up to $15,000, while lower-performing counties would be funded based on achieving a 5% growth in compensation. The bill also mandates standardized training for VSOs and the use of a single, statewide online claim system to replace inconsistent paper and digital methods.
The Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs (ODVA) has published its 2026 Veterans Benefit Magazine, a free, comprehensive guide to both state and federal benefits. The updated edition includes the 2026 VA disability compensation rates, details on the ODVA Veteran Home Loan Program, and current contact information for all county and tribal Veteran Service Offices in Oregon. The magazine is available in print and as a digital download.
Effective January 26, 2026, the Department of Veterans Affairs is extending the time veterans have to request a waiver for benefit overpayment debts from 180 days to one full year. This change, mandated by the Cleland-Dole Act, gives veterans more time to gather evidence and file a waiver (VA Form 5655) before the debt is referred to the Treasury Department for collection actions like tax refund offsets.
Military & Veteran News
Curated articles on benefits, jobs, and legislation affecting your transition.
Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) has been officially approved as a Department of Defense SkillBridge industry partner. This formalizes a program that allows active-duty service members in their last 180 days of service to intern at the laboratory in various roles while continuing to receive their military pay and benefits. The partnership is expected to create a more structured pathway for transitioning service members into technical jobs at the lab.
The Department of Justice has recently reminded state licensing authorities of their obligations under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) to facilitate the transfer of professional licenses for military spouses and service members who are relocating due to military orders. This comes after a 2023 update to the law and addresses reports of frontline staff being unaware of or misdirecting applicants seeking license portability.
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has introduced legislation to overhaul the state's system for delivering veterans benefits. The proposal aims to incentivize Iowa's 99 counties by tying state funding for County Veteran Service Officers (VSOs) to performance outcomes. Counties that rank higher in securing VA compensation per capita for their veterans would receive increased state funding, up to $15,000, while lower-performing counties would be funded based on achieving a 5% growth in compensation. The bill also mandates standardized training for VSOs and the use of a single, statewide online claim system to replace inconsistent paper and digital methods.
The Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs (ODVA) has published its 2026 Veterans Benefit Magazine, a free, comprehensive guide to both state and federal benefits. The updated edition includes the 2026 VA disability compensation rates, details on the ODVA Veteran Home Loan Program, and current contact information for all county and tribal Veteran Service Offices in Oregon. The magazine is available in print and as a digital download.
Effective January 26, 2026, the Department of Veterans Affairs is extending the time veterans have to request a waiver for benefit overpayment debts from 180 days to one full year. This change, mandated by the Cleland-Dole Act, gives veterans more time to gather evidence and file a waiver (VA Form 5655) before the debt is referred to the Treasury Department for collection actions like tax refund offsets.
Community Rules
- 1Respect the rank, but check it at the door. We are all civilians here, so let's lift each other up.
- 2No PII / OPSEC violations. Keep it safe.
- 3Veterans Transition Center is a private organization and is not affiliated with the Department of War (DoW) or the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
- 4Not Professional Advice. Information provided in the discussion boards is for discussion purposes only and should not be considered professional advice. It is NOT legal, medical, or financial advice. No attorney-client or doctor-patient relationship is formed by participation in the discussion boards.
- 5Verify Your Intel: Always consult a verified Veterans Service Officer (VSO), accredited attorney, or medical professional before filing claims or making health decisions.
Community Rules
- 1Respect the rank, but check it at the door. We are all civilians here, so let's lift each other up.
- 2No PII / OPSEC violations. Keep it safe.
- 3Veterans Transition Center is a private organization and is not affiliated with the Department of War (DoW) or the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
- 4Not Professional Advice. Information provided in the discussion boards is for discussion purposes only and should not be considered professional advice. It is NOT legal, medical, or financial advice. No attorney-client or doctor-patient relationship is formed by participation in the discussion boards.
- 5Verify Your Intel: Always consult a verified Veterans Service Officer (VSO), accredited attorney, or medical professional before filing claims or making health decisions.