What are some of the most prevalent issues that veterans run into?

SPC Kent Tilley — Sat, 25 Jul 2015 07:16:57 -0400

What are some of the most prevalent issues that veterans run into? Are these issues any different than their non-military counterparts encounter?

Response by SGM Matthew Quick made Jul 25 at 2015 7:20 AM

SGM Matthew Quick — Sat, 25 Jul 2015 07:20:31 -0400

Not taking full advantages of the military while in and lack of planning during transition.

Response by PO1 John Miller made Jul 25 at 2015 7:48 AM

PO1 John Miller — Sat, 25 Jul 2015 07:48:00 -0400

Not filing for VA benefits/disability BEFORE you get out.

Response by LTC John Shaw made Jul 25 at 2015 9:50 AM

LTC John Shaw — Sat, 25 Jul 2015 09:50:05 -0400

SPC Kent Tilley Reaching out to the State Department of Veteran Services for the state you plan to return or establish residence in. Often the state has dedicated resources and local job contacts and even veteran bonuses for returning to the state. Here is Ohio's as an example.
http://dvs.ohio.gov/

Ohio Department of Veterans Services > Home

Response by SSgt Alex Robinson made Jul 25 at 2015 12:24 PM

SSgt Alex Robinson — Sat, 25 Jul 2015 12:24:24 -0400

The biggest things I noted were a lack of attention to detail, no sense of urgency. Complacency. No desire to be better and poor work ethic.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Jul 28 at 2015 9:30 AM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Tue, 28 Jul 2015 09:30:34 -0400

One issue is to define and be someone who has a changed constitution, as many folks come out as a different person.