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[semicko82]

Dudes that were in have a much easier job getting anything on the outside just due to experience. You'd be surprised just how low the bar is civilian side. Military is be on time in the right uniform and look like you're working for ~8 hours.

Civilians just want dudes who'll actually show up to work. If you even give halfway effort, you're golden.

Contract work is always a thing, no matter the MoS/rate. Companies always looming for retirees/dudes who just separated.

You could have been in the mess hall mixing expired beans and meat, get out, and suddenly you're in charge of 10 ppl on projects.

Have a couple of supervisors who could be a reference, do your job while in, and don't get a dishonorable discharge, you're fine.

Good info

 

[42 Monks]

Biden to sign bill to expand benefits for veterans exposed to toxic burn pits

The bill, dubbed the PACT Act, is the most significant expansion of veterans' health care and benefits in more than 30 years, a White House official said.

www.nbcnews.com

Ironically it took a Democratic president to get this popping when the majority of military is conservative republican

that's realllly not the story this time around lol

shyt. you may as well give john stewart more props for cranking up the shame on the republicans right before mid-terms kicked off. that mess was gonna stay in congress indefinitely as everyone kept playing hopscotch with it and the VA overhaul bullshyt

 

[Son Goku]

Dudes that were in have a much easier job getting anything on the outside just due to experience. You'd be surprised just how low the bar is civilian side. Military is be on time in the right uniform and look like you're working for ~8 hours.

Civilians just want dudes who'll actually show up to work. If you even give halfway effort, you're golden.

Contract work is always a thing, no matter the MoS/rate. Companies always looming for retirees/dudes who just separated.

You could have been in the mess hall mixing expired beans and meat, get out, and suddenly you're in charge of 10 ppl on projects.

Have a couple of supervisors who could be a reference, do your job while in, and don't get a dishonorable discharge, you're fine.

Yeah, that's good information too I guess, but I was talking about getting a contractor job because that dude/dudette you know straight hires you (or gets you hired) just because they know you.

 

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This is cool good looking out

I have a Voc Rehab appointment on the 18th. Going to specifically ask about this program, and will pass it along

 

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Found out about this program as well;

Other VA education benefits | Veterans Affairs

Learn about a range of VA education benefits you may be eligible to receive. These include programs that may help you get added GI Bill benefits. They also include alternative programs if you’re a Veteran or a member of the National Guard or Reserve and you’re not eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill.

www.va.gov

Another program they have, seems like a really good deal. And looks like it is open to all Veterans.

What types of education and training programs does VRRAP cover?​

VRRAP covers education and training programs approved under the GI Bill and Veteran Employment Through Technology Education Courses (VET TEC) that lead to high-demand jobs. These include associate degrees, non-college degrees, and certificate programs. The Department of Labor determines what’s considered a high-demand job for VRRAP.

https://benefits.va.gov/GIBILL/docs/vrrap-high-demand-occupation-list.pdf

If you’re eligible for VRRAP, you can get:

• Up to 12 months of tuition and fees, and
• A monthly housing allowance based on Post-9/11 GI Bill rates

Am I eligible for this program?
To be eligible for this program, you must meet all the requirements listed here.

All of these must be true:

You’re at least 22 years old, but not older than 66, and
You’re unemployed because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and
You’re not rated as totally disabled because you can't work, and
You’re not enrolled in a federal or state jobs program
Note: You can't receive VRRAP benefits at the same time as you're receiving unemployment benefits (including CARES Act benefits).

If I'm eligible for other education benefits or VR&E, can I get VRRAP benefits?
No. At the time you apply for VRRAP, you can’t be eligible for any of these other benefits:

Post-9/11 GI Bill
Montgomery GI Bill
Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E)
Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance (DEA)
Veterans’ Educational Assistance Program (VEAP)
Note: You can get VRRAP benefits if you were at one time eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill but you’ve transferred all of your benefits to family members.

Im guessing you just have to apply for that program on its own. Can't use it in conjunction with other VA programs

Hope this helps someone out there

 

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Veterans’ Educational Assistance Program (VEAP)​

You may be able to continue your education by using part of your military pay to help cover the cost of school. Find out if you can get benefits through the Veterans’ Educational Assistance Program (VEAP)—a $2-to-$1 government-match program for educational assistance.

You may be eligible for VEAP benefits if you meet all of these requirements.

All of these must be true:

• You entered service for the first time between January 1, 1977, and June 30, 1985 (for all branches other than Air Force), and
• You opened and put money into your VEAP account before April 1, 1987, and
• You put in $25–$2,700 on your own, and
• You finished your first period of service and didn’t receive a dishonorable discharge

If you served in or are serving in the Air Force, you must meet these additional requirements:

• You entered service for the first time between December 1, 1980, and September 30, 1981, and
• You enlisted in one of these Air Force specialties: 20723, 20731, 20830, 46130, 46230A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J, or Z, 46430, or 81130, and
• You enlisted in one of these locations: Beckley, WV; Buffalo, NY; Dallas; Fargo, ND; Houston; Jackson, MS; Louisville, KY; Memphis, TN; Omaha, NB; Philadelphia; Seattle; Sioux Falls, SD; or Syracuse, NY

Note: If you’re currently on active duty, you must have at least 3 months of contributions available to use your VEAP benefits.

 

[Sonic Boom of the South]

Veteran Convicted of Defrauding VA for Disability Benefits​ 8/18/2022​ 11:30 AM EDT​ An investigation by the VA OIG and Social Security Administration OIG found that Bruce Hay, a veteran from Greeley, Kansas, fraudulently misrepresented the extent of symptoms related to a conversion disorder diagnosis to receive VA disability benefits. Hay claimed he had constant jerking movements and tremors; could walk only with the use of a walker; and could not perform daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and eating. During VA examinations, he faked and exaggerated physical symptoms, displaying a significant limp, muscle spasms, and head bobs. Based on these misrepresentations, Hay was found to be 100 percent disabled by VA and as a result received more than $450,000 in VA benefits. Information collected through surveillance and testimony, however, showed Hay’s claims of mobility limitations to be false. Without assistance, he engaged in residential construction, hunted deer, drove regularly, and hauled more than a million pounds of scrap metal. A federal jury convicted Hay of wire fraud and theft of government funds.​

Self-Proclaimed Body Builder Sentenced for Stealing Money from VA​ 8/18/2022​ 12:00 PM EDT​ A VA OIG investigation found that Zachary Barton, a South Florida veteran and self-proclaimed bodybuilder, exaggerated his mental and physical impairments and received more than $245,000 in VA benefits to which he was not entitled. Barton admitted he lied on a mental health test by reporting to VA that he had been in combat, qualifying him for posttraumatic stress disorder benefits. He also reported that he could not lift more than 10 to 20 pounds or walk without a cane; however, surveillance footage and social media evidence showed Barton had no such limitations. Based on his lies, Barton was found to be 100 percent disabled by VA. He was sentenced to one year in prison and more than $245,000 in restitution.​

 

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Just finished up my appointment, wanted to share what I got before I forget

So, if you are looking for something in the IT field, then VET TEK or VRRAP is the way to go. The reason is the VA wants to get you working as quickly as possible.

But, if you are looking at grad school, basic 4 yr degree, law school, med school, then by all means apply for VOC REHAB

Make sure you check how many months you have left on the GI Bill, if you do, then you are qualified for the other programs. No double dipping, but you can slide from the GI Bill to any of the other programs.

Here's what I'm looking at : Associates Degree in Information Technology - ICOHS COllege

Truthfully, if you are not planning on a traditional post high school college education, check out those other programs. You're still getting BAH (that helps alot, even more so if you live in a high COL area.

 

[Sonic Boom of the South]

Helicopter Flight Instructor Training Company and Community College Agreed to Pay $7.5 Million to Settle False Claims Act Allegations​

8/18/2022​

1:00 PM EDT​

From 2013 to 2018, Universal Helicopters Inc., a private helicopter flight instructor training company, and Dodge City Community College allegedly made false statements to VA regarding enrollment in the their helicopter flight instructor program in order to obtain VA funding. As part of the Post-9/11 GI Bill program, VA provides tuition and fee payments to qualifying schools on behalf of eligible veterans. To qualify for the program, a school is required to certify to VA that no more than 85 percent of the students for any particular course are receiving VA benefits. This requirement, commonly referred to as the “85/15 rule,” is intended to prevent abuse of Post-9/11 GI Bill funding by ensuring that VA is paying fair market value tuition rates since at least 15 percent of the enrolled students would be paying the same rate with non-VA funds. The settlement resolves the following allegations: (1) the training company and community college falsely certified compliance with the 85/15 rule when the flight instructor program included certain expensive classes that were taken almost exclusively by veterans, and (2) to reach the required 15 percent threshold, the community college counted part-time students enrolled in only one online class per semester as full-time students, in violation of VA rules. The VA OIG assisted in this multiagency

 

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​ Veteran Convicted of Defrauding VA for Disability Benefits​ 8/18/2022​ 11:30 AM EDT​ An investigation by the VA OIG and Social Security Administration OIG found that Bruce Hay, a veteran from Greeley, Kansas, fraudulently misrepresented the extent of symptoms related to a conversion disorder diagnosis to receive VA disability benefits. Hay claimed he had constant jerking movements and tremors; could walk only with the use of a walker; and could not perform daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and eating. During VA examinations, he faked and exaggerated physical symptoms, displaying a significant limp, muscle spasms, and head bobs. Based on these misrepresentations, Hay was found to be 100 percent disabled by VA and as a result received more than $450,000 in VA benefits. Information collected through surveillance and testimony, however, showed Hay’s claims of mobility limitations to be false. Without assistance, he engaged in residential construction, hunted deer, drove regularly, and hauled more than a million pounds of scrap metal. A federal jury convicted Hay of wire fraud and theft of government funds.​

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​ Self-Proclaimed Body Builder Sentenced for Stealing Money from VA​ 8/18/2022​ 12:00 PM EDT​ A VA OIG investigation found that Zachary Barton, a South Florida veteran and self-proclaimed bodybuilder, exaggerated his mental and physical impairments and received more than $245,000 in VA benefits to which he was not entitled. Barton admitted he lied on a mental health test by reporting to VA that he had been in combat, qualifying him for posttraumatic stress disorder benefits. He also reported that he could not lift more than 10 to 20 pounds or walk without a cane; however, surveillance footage and social media evidence showed Barton had no such limitations. Based on his lies, Barton was found to be 100 percent disabled by VA. He was sentenced to one year in prison and more than $245,000 in restitution.​

That dude was not ready to fully commit to his bullshyt story. Probably some veteran out there who could have used that 100%, especially the older generations. The ones I have talked to, have no idea how to file.

 

[Sonic Boom of the South]

That dude was not ready to fully commit to his bullshyt story. Probably some veteran out there who could have used that 100%, especially the older generations. The ones I have talked to, have no idea how to file.

Man I signed up to receive these types of emails from the VA and the amount of fraud is ridiculous

Also a bunch of cases where medical facilities were responsible for veteran deaths or botched surgery
Doctors that had numerous cases against them that moved from 1 facility to the next harming and killing vets

 

[Sonic Boom of the South]

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​ ​ PeopleGrove​ Heroes Linked is completely free. You can email, have a voice or video call all through the network and discuss your career or career opportunities. We want you to succeed. Let me know if you have any questions. David Tenenbaum USAF Veteran david@heroeslinked.org Director, Heroes Linked

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Same dudes that charge people to file VA claims and "get 100%"

 

[Sonic Boom of the South]

Same dudes that charge people to file VA claims and "get 100%"

Heroes Linked does that?

 

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Heroes Linked does that?

They don't, im just talking out of my ass.

I've had a couple emails from different places offering for the claim help, but that's a totally different thing. My bad

Im just generalizing, seems legit...