Episodes
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In this episode, the SITREP asks Mike Figlioli, VFW Director of National Veterans Services, about VA disability: what is it, how to apply, and more. To connect with the SITREP:
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- Sign up for theSITREP eNewsletter at https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/USVA/subscriber/new?topic_id=USVA_485For additional information, on this topic, visit: https://www.va.gov/disability/
For VFW assistance, visit: https://www.vfw.org/ or https://pactactinfo.org/
To call for VFW assistance, dial: 816-756-3390 for Kansas City, VFW HQ or
202-543-2239 for Mike Figlioli's office in DCTo find an accredited VSO or attorney, visit: https://www.va.gov/ogc/apps/accreditation/index.asp
For NASDVA, visit: https://nasdva.us/
For NACVSO, visit: https://www.nacvso.org/
00:00 Introduction
00:37 What is VA disability?
00:58 What is the process for applying?
02:06 Does applying cost money?
03:05 When to get help from VSO or attorney?
04:37 Does a Veteran have to be a Combat Veteran for benefits?
05:44 Is VA disability tax free?
06:07 How can VA disability money be used?
06:46 What does service-connection mean?
07:25 What does presumptive condition mean?
08:44 What is Intent to File?
10:56 Can multiple claims be submitted in the same time period?
13:19 What is a VA disability appeal?
15:09 How does VA approve or deny claims?
18:12 Missing evidence for a claim
19:43 Does VA disability pass on to a spouse or family member?
20:38 What is a NEXUS letter?
21:35 Can a Veteran reapply for VA disability, even after denial?
24:31 Advice regarding Statement to Support [buddy statement]
25:57 What is the 5 year rule?
26:25 What is the 20 year rule?
27:25 Three tips for applying for VA disability
30:28 Three tips for finding a good VSO
32:47 Three common mistakes when submitting a claim
34:57 What services do VFW Veteran Service Officers provide?
37:14 Does a Veteran need to be in VFW to get help from VFW?
38:12 How to connect with a VFW Veteran Service Officer?
39:36 Closing -
In this episode of theSITREP, Paul covers basic questions on what the Thrift Savings Plan is, when TSP started, and why military members and government employees may want to take advantage of TSP. Paul is joined by U.S. Air Force Veteran, Mike Jerue, who serves as the Deputy Chief Investment Officer at Thrift Savings Plan.
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ADDITIONAL THRIFT SAVINGS PLAN VIDEOS
What is Thrift Savings Plan
https://youtu.be/FCH-yBjnj54
Pension vs. Thrift Savings Plan
https://youtu.be/y7XpH-LiuQk
Contributions with Thrift Savings Plan
https://youtu.be/TJL92sHspSI
Thrift Savings Plan After Government Service
https://youtu.be/POvseD-uzQI
How to Set-Up Your Thrift Savings Plan
https://youtu.be/D7ZnjN8QalA
IRA & Thrift Savings Plan Contributions
https://youtu.be/tH1_K_1a30Y
Thrift Savings Plan Beneficiaries
https://youtu.be/6i3edMV-NYw
Thrift Savings Plan Contributions After Service
https://youtu.be/pnvXW8VUzok
Roth vs. Traditional Thrift Savings Plan
https://youtu.be/CUrsC_PUgc4
IRA vs. Thrift Savings Plan
https://youtu.be/yujVYgpMwLg
403b vs. Thrift Savings Plan
https://youtu.be/mzBbKrZdqRI
Thrift Savings Plan Rollovers
https://youtu.be/HM0UBWoAw6E
Are TSP Contributions Tax Deductible
https://youtu.be/G34PTubDYVU
401k, 457 & 403b vs. Thrift Savings Plan
https://youtu.be/O0UBVWJBTLc
TSP Maximum Contributions
https://youtu.be/-8HBISieQkE
Individual Funds (G, F, C, S, I Fund) & TSP
https://youtu.be/7YfTihsggS4
TSP L Funds
https://youtu.be/_PikOiwxk_4
TSP Retirement Calculators
https://youtu.be/mLofyfzBJk0
Roth vs. Traditional Withdrawals
https://youtu.be/YELQiz7f1OM
How to Change TSP Contribution Amounts
https://youtu.be/s1rVVs5PFuc
Thrift Savings Plan Loans & Withdrawals
https://youtu.be/bxMLFWMC9jg
Age to Withdraw TSP
https://youtu.be/dkIn3jtqV-k
Thrift Savings Plan Vesting Period
https://youtu.be/5oJdlFhz0Ig
(RMDs) Required Minimum Distribution & TSP
https://youtu.be/tfKJ31aYFfw
TSP After DoD Service
https://youtu.be/F88hYzVkFdA
TSP Company Holdings
https://youtu.be/r1-h-Qpcn2g
Thrift Savings Plan DoD Rollover
https://youtu.be/FwR6bn6j7ks
How to Access Thrift Savings Plan
https://youtu.be/UyGUV5U2oOE
Retroactive Contributions to TSP
https://youtu.be/DBrisaPJ-Pc
Catch-Up Contributions with TSP
https://youtu.be/-t_oOHVTVWQ
Changing Contributions with TSP
https://youtu.be/6HL9e1iUg20
Thrift Savings Plan Mutual Funds
https://youtu.be/FcLNB16-05I
ADDITIONAL THRIFT SAVINGS PLAN LINKS
For TSP overview, visit:
https://www.tsp.gov/publications/tspbk08.pdf?TSP-BK-08
For TSP contributions, visit:
https://www.tsp.gov/publications/tspfs07.pdf?TSP-FS-07
For TSP L Funds, visit:
https://www.tsp.gov/publications/tsplf14.pdf?TSP-LF-14
For TSP investment funds, visit:
https://www.tsp.gov/publications/tsppc16.pdf?TSP-PC-16
For TSP rollovers, visit:
https://www.tsp.gov/publications/tspfs05.pdf?TSP-FS-05
For TSP holdings of companies, visit:
https://www.tsp.gov/publications/tsplf14.pdf?TSP-LF-14
For TSP mutual fund window, visit:
https://www.tsp.gov/publications/tspfs28.pdf?TSP-FS-28
For TSP annuity, visit:
https://www.tsp.gov/publications/tspfs24.pdf?TSP-FS-24
For TSP required minimum distribution (RMD), visit:
https://www.tsp.gov/taking-money-from-your-account/#req...
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In this episode of the SITREP, Mike and Paul sit down with Scott Levins, Director or National Personnel Records Center, and discuss everything from how to replace a copy of your DD-214 to how many military records were destroyed during the NPRC fire in 1973. To learn more about ordering military records, visit National Personnel Records Center. If you or a loved one served in the military and are looking for additional information about your benefits, be sure to visit "#theSITREP" on YouTube and begin connecting with the benefits your earned and deserve!
Major questions asked during this podcast include, what is NPRC [National Personnel Records Center], what is the fastest way to get military records, how much does requesting records cost, is the process different for requesting different types of records, how to replace certificates, awards and medals, how to get a spouses DoD medical records, how to get records for a deceased Veteran, who's records were lost during the NPRC fire in 1973, how to get classified records; Special Operations Veterans, what is the fastest way to replace a DD-214, do Veterans need to request records for a VA Disability Claim, how has COVID changed operations at NPRC, are a Veteran's records public, how do I get my military records [analog or digital]?
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Dr. Hassan Khalil from the Boston VA here to talk about what exactly is mesothelioma and what can they do for veterans who may have that disease.
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In today's episode Dr. Andrea Ruskin explains for us when does a veteran need palliative care or when is palliative care indicated? How would one know that they’re going to need palliative care?
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For additional information about burial and memorial benefits, please visit https://www.va.gov/burials-memorials/ or visit https://www.benefits.va.gov/BENEFITS/docs/VASurvivorsKit.pdf for the "VA Survivors and Burial Benefits Kit."
This episode is part of a YouTube video series that answers questions about Veterans benefits… search #theSITREP on YouTube and SUBSCRIBE, so you don’t miss future episodes! Links for additional videos about VA disability, VA home loans, VA health care, and more are below.
Have ideas for a future episode of theSITREP? If so, email us at [email protected]
Subscribe to our weekly, digital newsletter at https://www.newengland.va.gov/info
ADDITIONAL YOUTUBE PLAYLISTS
VA Service-Connected Compensation
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLY7mRNUcQyMTobxlCFgiT7-fpoO4_AdIp
VA Health Care
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLY7mRNUcQyMSPkJwkqtbJe-BEqTM_LLKC
VA Home Loans & Refinancing
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLY7mRNUcQyMQyJ4_VSG55iLUfPaI0aVrx
Specialty Topics
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLY7mRNUcQyMTpYxbVmoTzsdxsP_BaDgw8
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Have questions for Work Without Limits? Visit them at https://workwithoutlimits.org or call 877-YES-WORK (877-937-9675)
This episode is part of a YouTube video series that answers questions about Veterans benefits… search #theSITREP on YouTube and SUBSCRIBE, so you don’t miss future episodes! Links for additional videos about VA disability, VA home loans, VA health care, and more are below.
Have ideas for a future episode of theSITREP? If so, email us at [email protected]
Subscribe to our weekly, digital newsletter at https://www.newengland.va.gov/info
ADDITIONAL YOUTUBE PLAYLISTS
VA Service-Connected Compensation
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLY7mRNUcQyMTobxlCFgiT7-fpoO4_AdIp
VA Health Care
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLY7mRNUcQyMSPkJwkqtbJe-BEqTM_LLKC
VA Home Loans & Refinancing
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLY7mRNUcQyMQyJ4_VSG55iLUfPaI0aVrx
Specialty Topics
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLY7mRNUcQyMTpYxbVmoTzsdxsP_BaDgw8
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This episode is part of a YouTube video series that answers questions about Veterans benefits… search #theSITREP on YouTube and SUBSCRIBE, so you don’t miss future episodes! Links for additional videos about VA disability, VA home loans, VA health care, and more are below.
Have ideas for a future episode of theSITREP? If so, email us at [email protected]
Subscribe to our weekly, digital newsletter at https://www.newengland.va.gov/info
ADDITIONAL YOUTUBE PLAYLISTS
VA Service-Connected Compensation
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLY7mRNUcQyMTobxlCFgiT7-fpoO4_AdIp
VA Health Care
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLY7mRNUcQyMSPkJwkqtbJe-BEqTM_LLKC
VA Home Loans & Refinancing
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLY7mRNUcQyMQyJ4_VSG55iLUfPaI0aVrx
Specialty Topics
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLY7mRNUcQyMTpYxbVmoTzsdxsP_BaDgw8
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theSITREP is your trusted source for Veterans benefits information. Join Mike (Army Veteran) and Paul (Marine Corps Veteran) as they provide accurate and transparent information about VA disability, health care, home loans and more. Join theSITREP's free, weekly email newsletter at www.newengland.va.gov/info for the latest podcasts, YouTube videos, and Veterans benefits news or watch additional, original content by searching #theSITREP on YouTube. Thank you for supporting theSITREP and, more importantly, thank you to all who have served.
