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  1. 10 Aug

    Leaving the Military? 10 Things You MUST DO Before You Transition

    Transitioning out of the military is one of the biggest shifts you'll ever make, and most veterans figure out what they wish they'd known only after it's too late. Hosts Adam Braatz and Zach Zdroik break down 10 things that every service member should handle before separating, from paperwork and benefits to mindset and planning, drawing on lessons learned the hard way so you don't have to repeat them. Whether you're separating in six months or six years, getting ahead of these steps now can save you serious headaches (and missed benefits) down the road. VetLine is powered by Tabak Law — dedicated advocates for veterans, workers, and Social Security disability claimants nationwide. Learn more at http://tabakattorneys.com. Disclaimer: This content is for general informational and entertainment purposes only and is not legal or financial advice. #veteranlife #veteranbenefits #vabenefits

  2. 3 Aug

    Women Veterans Cheated Out of Benefits They Earned

    Women are the fastest-growing group in the VA system, yet they remain among the most overlooked when it comes to disability claims. A ratings system built decades ago around the male veteran experience still struggles to account for conditions like MST, reproductive health issues, and injuries that manifest differently in women's bodies — and the result is a documented pattern of women receiving less than they've earned. Attorney and veteran advocate Monica Irelan Karas joins host Adam Braatz to break down exactly where the system falls short, what claims are most often undervalued or denied, and what women veterans can do to push back and get the benefits they're owed. VetLine is powered by Tabak Law — dedicated advocates for veterans, workers, and Social Security disability claimants nationwide. Learn more at http://tabakattorneys.com. Disclaimer: This content is for general informational and entertainment purposes only and is not legal or financial advice. #veteranlife #veteranbenefits #vabenefits #womenveterans

  3. 27 Jul

    Errors on Your DD214? Here's How to Fix Them.

    Don't let a single wrong date or discharge code on your DD214 block you from the VA benefits you've earned. Adam and Zach sit down with Racine County CVSO Shawn Rivers to break down exactly how DD214 corrections get made, what evidence veterans need to bring, and why your local Veteran Service Officer should be your first call before anyone else. Shawn also shares what CVSOs do day-to-day and why that role is often the most underused resource in the veteran community. VetLine is powered by Tabak Law — dedicated advocates for veterans, workers, and Social Security disability claimants nationwide. Learn more at http://tabakattorneys.com. Disclaimer: This content is for general informational and entertainment purposes only and is not legal or financial advice. #veteranlife #veteranbenefits #vabenefits

  4. 20 Jul

    Veteran Benefits & Social Security Disability Programs: Your Questions, Answered

    Social Security retirement. SSDI. SSI. VA disability. TDIU. VA retirement. Many systems, many sets of rules, and a lot of veterans caught in the overlap. After our last video on this topic sparked a ton of great viewer questions, we're back with reinforcements. Host Adam Braatz sits down again with Lauren Zwirlein, Partner and President of Tabak Law, joined this time by Jim Brzezinski, CEO of Tabak Law, to answer our viewers' questions: how SSDI, SSI, and other programs interact with VA benefits, where the confusion usually starts, and what mistakes can quietly cost you down the line. VetLine is powered by Tabak Law — dedicated advocates for veterans, workers, and Social Security disability claimants nationwide. Learn more at http://tabakattorneys.com. Disclaimer: This content is for general informational and entertainment purposes only and is not legal or financial advice.

  5. 13 Jul

    While Veteran Orgs Battle Over the TCAVA, Our Debt to Veterans Goes Unpaid

    The Major Richard Star Act has nearly 80 Senate cosponsors and over 300 in the House — and after years of stalling, it still hasn't gotten a floor vote. Host Adam Braatz sits down with retired U.S. Army Captain Jason Church, who lost both legs below the knee to an IED while leading a patrol in Afghanistan, to talk about what that delay actually costs. Jason has spent the years since fighting for combat-injured veterans to receive both the retirement pay and the VA disability compensation they've earned — without the dollar-for-dollar offset current law forces on them. He and Adam break down what the Star Act would actually change, why it's now bundled into the larger Take Care of America's Veterans Act, and why many veteran service organizations are raising concerns about how part of it would be paid for. VetLine is powered by Tabak Law — dedicated advocates for veterans, workers, and Social Security disability claimants nationwide. Learn more at http://tabakattorneys.com. Disclaimer: This content is for general informational and entertainment purposes only and is not legal or financial advice. #veteranlife #veteranbenefits #vabenefits

  6. 6 Jul

    Cook. Administration. Special Forces. Is All Military Service REALLY Equal?

    Was your military service "enough"? A lot of veterans quietly carry that question with them long after they've left the service. VetLine host Adam Braatz sits down with retired U.S. Army Captain Jason Church to talk about why that question misses the point entirely. Jason lost both legs below the knee to an IED while leading a patrol in Afghanistan in 2012 — an experience that could easily define how people see his service. Instead, he and Adam dig into something bigger: whether you were kicking down doors with special forces, running the kitchen on base, or keeping personnel records straight, your service mattered, was valuable, and was enough. This conversation is about breaking down the hierarchy veterans sometimes place on each other's experiences, and recognizing that the military doesn't run without every single role in it. VetLine is powered by Tabak Law — dedicated advocates for veterans, workers, and Social Security disability claimants nationwide. Learn more at http://tabakattorneys.com. Disclaimer: This content is for general informational and entertainment purposes only and is not legal or financial advice. #veteranlife #veteranbenefits #vabenefits

  7. 29 Jun

    Veterans and Civilian HR: What Nobody Tells You Before You Start (Part 2)

    Nobody in the civilian workplace is going to pull you aside and tell you how the game is played — you're just expected to know. Army veteran and HR expert Gary Steensgard is back with Adam Braatz to go deeper on what civilian workplaces actually look like from the inside: how to build credibility without rank, how to navigate conflict without a chain of command, and what most veterans get wrong about professional relationships — until it's too late. VetLine is powered by Tabak Law — dedicated advocates for veterans, workers, and Social Security disability claimants nationwide. Learn more at http://tabakattorneys.com. Disclaimer: This content is for general informational and entertainment purposes only and is not legal or financial advice. #veteranlife #veteranbenefits #vabenefits

  8. 22 Jun

    Veterans and Civilian HR: What Nobody Tells You Before You Start (Part 1)

    Military HR had one speed: screw up, face consequences, move on. Civilian HR operates on a completely different frequency — unwritten rules, performance improvement plans, and politics nobody briefed you on. Army veteran and HR expert Gary Steensgard has lived both worlds, and he joins Adam Braatz to break down what EVERY veteran needs to know when they step into the civilian workplace, whether they're interested in a career in HR or not. The transition gap is real, and Gary brings the professional expertise to help close it. VetLine is powered by Tabak Law — dedicated advocates for veterans, workers, and Social Security disability claimants nationwide. Learn more at http://tabakattorneys.com. Disclaimer: This content is for general informational and entertainment purposes only and is not legal or financial advice.

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