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The Transition Wire
Every other Wednesday: the VA claim deadlines, SkillBridge timing and pay changes that cost people money when they get missed. Every issue is here to read, no sign-up needed.
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Where things stand, August 2026
Where we are, what's new since last month, and what's coming.
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SkillBridge, what most service members get wrong
10 new guides covering command approval, pay, federal pathways, and Plan B if you're denied.
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VA disability math isn't math (and it's costing you money)
30% + 20% does not equal 50%. Here's how compound ratings actually work.
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SkillBridge in 2026, what changed and what still works
6 months of duty time as a paid civilian internship. The 2026 rules.
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The 90-day window most veterans miss
BDD: file 180-90 days before separation, get a decision in 30 days. Here's how.
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State tax exemptions you're probably leaving on the table
30+ states fully exempt military retirement. Here's the map and the math.
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We've been making the site easier to use
Someone couldn't figure out how to print their VA claim. We fixed it, and we're improving usability across the whole site.
Read this issue →July 9, 2026
The site got a lot bigger, here is what to use first
A VA claim navigator, a denial-letter decoder, an exposure checker, and a 15,000-rep VSO directory. All free.
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