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One of the most common misconceptions I encounter is that there is a single person who can guide a veteran through every challenge they face. Veterans are often told to "get a VSO," "talk to your doctor," "hire an attorney," or simply "call the VA." Each of those suggestions has merit. Each professional plays an important role. The problem is that no one person sees the entire picture. Some veterans are also encouraged to handle everything on their own. While learning to advo

One of the most common misconceptions I encounter is that a conscientious objector discharge automatically prevents a former service member from receiving VA disability benefits. That simply is not true. I'm pleased to share that my article, "Conscientious Objector Discharges and Post-Service VA Eligibility: What Practitioners Need to Know," has been published in the Summer 2026 edition of On Watch, the quarterly publication of the Military Law Task Force of the National Lawy

Too often, we think about healthcare, disability benefits, or mental health one appointment at a time. We see our doctor. We talk with our therapist. We file a claim with a VSO or attorney. We attend church. We lean on our spouse. Those relationships are all valuable. But they're even more valuable when they work together.

Many traditional law firms are built around a physical office. They pay rent, utilities, furniture costs, office equipment, maintenance, parking, reception staff, and a variety of other expenses that have little to do with solving a client's legal problem. Those costs have to be paid somehow, which often means higher hourly rates, larger retainers, and invoices for every phone call, email, or meeting.

If you serve as a supervisor, program manager, or senior leader in the federal government or nonprofit, you already know this: one...