Veteran Bowl

Question about the VRE…I interviewed and got denied. Has anybody went through the appeal process? I am trying to use it for a masters in accounting. The rejection letter said I “qualify for suitable e… more

VA Claims Advice Request:
Avoided the Ava since I got out for a few reasons but finally starting the process to try and get some sort of disability rating. My question, has anyone heard of VAClaimsInsi… more

How hard is it to get a rating for tinnitus? I have medical records from when I was in service and went in for ringing in my ears after deployment but I can't decipher the handwriting from the doc… more

What do you miss most about an overseas duty station?

I do not like the VA

Apparently the Taliban has been calling into Cisco's tech support; they are trying to get all the left behind equipment working.

You can't make this shit up.

Why are there so many soldier deaths at Fort Hood?? Read that 39 were recorded in 2020, that just seems insane to me 😳

Thoughts on the proposed congressional budget cuts to VA disability compensations?

For those who has been deployed: can you work part-time (given there is free time) when you are on deployment? Any implications when submitting taxes as deployment is a tax-free zone?

How many here are members of their local American legion? I joined mine but only went to one meeting because I felt awkward being much younger than everyone else, plus the older vet wives seemed to no… more

Is anyone up for sharing how they described their military experience (specifically Army PL, XO, CO) for a strategy consulting resume submission? Curious about how others are going about it and then start to wond… more

Has anyone tried TMS Therapy to treat depression? This has been recommended but I’ve read some pros/cons and I’m not sure. Would like to hear others’ experience.

What is everyone shooting out there? Just got my Sig P320 (C) and love it!

Has anyone ever used their veteran status to promote a small business? Curious to know how the public responds to this as a marketing tactic.

What's the most veteran-friendly company or industry you've worked for post service?

Anyone else feel a bit jaded when they do a SkillBridge but they can’t get a job with the company they interned with?

What factors made Adam Driver (ex-Marine) successful in acting?

Acting skills? Just wondering since it certainly ain’t his mug ha.

Isn’t it crazy how we don’t see the chains of the 9-5 in the work environment. You gotta work all the way until 69 or some shit like that.

I want financial freedom but I have no idea which route to ta… more

Why do you think there are so many homeless veterans? I've wondered if it's the difficulty of transitioning back to civilian life, PTSD, disabilities, etc. but it seems like there are more sup… more

Not 100% a vet-related topic, but I always wondered why is there no full feature film in the Iran Contra Affair? The known facts of this incident are far better (and crazier) than the great majority o… more

What's the most cringe-worthy (or accurate!) depiction of military life that you've ever seen in a movie or on tv?

Consulting Vets:

What’s your speciality / function / industry? How did you choose it?

I’m currently in a generalist program and am struggling to figure out where I’d ultimately like to align.

Had a couple cancellations so throwing a Hail Mary here… looking for a couple volunteers to join a consulting panel for transitioning veterans on 3/15 in SF. Details below

Got out in 2018 and never went to doctor to get disability. Had health problems but lived with it. When was it too late for me to seek disability or is it too late?

Have avoided the VA since getting out but my knees and back suck and I for sure have tinnitus from loud a$$ aircraft and equipment. My question- does VA give disability for the tinnitus portion and ho… more

Let's end the week on a positive note: what was the best part of being in the service and/or what amazing skill, lesson, friendship did you gain from it? Happy Friday, everyone!

Has anyone take a job placement test for Edison, or any power company.

What should I expect to see as a meter technician 1

For those who served in multiple branches, which were they and how would you compare the different experiences?

What’s the best way to appeal a disability decision? Got out a year ago, was given 0% for a chest injury sustained during service (no one could diagnose the injury even after tons of X-rays and scans)… more

Anyone have glowing recommendations for VA home loan lenders? I've heard positive things about Veterans United and USAA.. any others that surprised you with their services, terms, etc?

Could use some help from my fellow veteran fish- was just diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder, also have a PSTD rating. Considering taking a medical LOA to deal with it- what paperwork should I b… more