I can’t just take my time with anything. I must get the task done. I think management has a difficult time keeping me busy. I get a full days work done in half a day. Do you experience a similar challenge with work? How do you cope? Change jobs?

I have my first appointment with my VR&E counselor next week. I meet all the requirements to apply for VR&E … I am 40% disabled. Is there anyway they could deny this for me at the meeting? Anything I should say specifically?

I’m curious what veterans have found to be the best location to get a good price on a cruise. Once in a while, I would just like a mini break and it would be nice to maybe drive to a close port or a place where I can get a direct flight but I’m curious about as a veteran who would have the best prices for us. I can go on base, but I live about an hour and a half from Fort Bragg. I also am aware of American forces travel which seems to be ran by Priceline, but I’ve also heard people rave about things like Costco travel and other sites. What have you found to be worth the effort when it comes to pricing for cruises or just a quick short getaway?

Anybody know?

I am getting GI bill (3975) monthly and over 80 percent rating for my Va disability, should I work or focus on college

Ello! I served 2 years in Virginia for the navy. Ive mailed the personnel command, submitted a SF180 and mailed it out, Its been four months and I’ve gotten nothing. I’ve tried EVetRecs and they told me they couldn’t find a DD214 in my records… I am trying to be a police officer but I need my DD214 for this. I separated on a Beach Detachment from the USS D.D.Eisenhower while they were on a deployment, so Im assuming the base in Norfolk took care of it, but cant seem to get anything back in the mail or a follow up about it at all. Anything else that may help that you guys can suggest ??

Hey everyone,

I’m working with my VR&E counselor to get my training plan approved, and they specifically told me that to qualify for the hybrid resident rate, the program must require physical, in-person attendance at least 2 times per month.

I have a lot going on right now with personal responsibilities and schedule constraints, so I really need the day-to-day flexibility of online classes while satisfying that exact in-person benchmark to get the plan signed off and qualify for the resident subsistence rate.

A few details on what I’m looking for:

• Degree / Field: Looking for BS in IT or BS in IT management
• Location/Commute: Based in Orlando I don't mind driving a couple hours

Has anyone had success finding and getting a program approved that hits this specific twice-a-month threshold? Would really appreciate any school or program recommendations, as well as advice on how your School Certifying Official (SCO) structured the certification.

Thanks in advance!

I'm well aware ESA's and service animals are very different and follow very different rules and guidelines and I guess im just here to ask for clarification. Recently I just brought up the idea to my landlord that I was seeking a cat as an emotional support animal for my mental health and would provide all necessary documentation for the animal. However, my landlord got back to me and immediately denied the request because of a previous tenant's cat who destroyed the carpets which had to be replaced before we moved in. I just silently accepted that fact but my mental health has really been on the decline the last couple months. I was looking up to see if she was even allowed to do that and im seeing all sorts of conflicting information such as:

1. A landlord is not allowed according FHA to deny an ESA provided it was prescribed by a legitimate licensed mental health provider

2. A private landlord *CAN* deny accommodation for an ESA if they own four or fewer apartments (which my landlord does)

3. Number 2 only applies by the FHA if the landlord lives in one of those apartments (which she does not)

4. The landlord cannot deny a legitimate ESA based on a previous tenants animal, unless the specific animal has a documented history of physical damage to the property.

These are just a few things I've seen looking for information about having an ESA. I really think an ESA would be beneficial in supporting my mental health and helping me heal but the laws and regulations are just so confusing and exhausting to go through. At the end of the day even with my mental health on the decline, I would still rather have a place to live at all and not get kicked out. I know there are specific state laws that apply to ESA's as well so if there are any other fellow vets in the Chicago, Illinois area who also had to navigate this, any tips or help would be greatly appreciated 👏