TBI, Student Veteran Grad Rate, Transition Tips, VA Paperwork

Video of the Week is about TBI: http://youtu.be/3A8SGCJg3fo  The video shows symptoms and one veteran’s feelings about being ‘put on the bench’ as well as his progress and resources for improving his condition.

Student Veterans of America has been working to find ways of documenting student veteran success, see their latest info at: http://chronicle.com/article/Veterans-Graduation-Rates-Are/136503/

This article has some tips about the transition to being a student, including getting involved socially, and seeing graduation as your new mission: http://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/8512/five-overlooked-adjustments-from-veteran-to-student/ 

VA reduced some paperwork by eliminating annual Eligibility Verification Reports for pensions, which will allow VA employees to help with the backlog of claims.  See the full article at: http://www.newstribune.com/news/2013/jan/04/feds-cut-veterans-benefits-paperwork-requirements/