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Benefits Eligibility Checker

Answer 4 questions and get an instant, honest read on what you qualify for right now — including the 365-day veteran window and Guard/Reserve status rules the official sites make confusing.

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Military-to-Civilian Resume Translator

Enter your MOS/AFSC/rating and rank — get civilian job titles, ATS keywords, translated bullet points, suggested certifications and a professional summary. Built for real translation, not generic 'use action verbs' advice.

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VA Disability Combined Rating Calculator

VA math isn't normal math — 50% + 30% isn't 80%. Enter your individual ratings and get the real combined rating the VA actually uses, instantly.

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Personalized Benefit Finder

Tell us your role and situation; get a tailored, prioritized list of the benefits and programs that actually apply to you — with the exact next step for each.

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Terminal Leave vs Sell-Back Calculator

Selling leave pays base pay only and gets withheld ~22%; terminal leave keeps BAH/BAS running. Run both numbers for YOUR balance before you sign the separation paperwork.

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VA Rating Target Solver

You're at 70% and want 100% — what single new rating actually gets you there after VA rounding? The reverse of the combined-rating calculator.

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Congressional Inquiry Letter Generator

When DFAS, TRICARE, or the VA stops answering, a congressional inquiry is the escalation that actually moves cases. Fill in your facts; get a properly structured casework letter plus exactly how to send it.

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PCS Move PlannerComing soon

A personalized PCS checklist and timeline built from your orders date, family size and destination — plus an out-of-pocket cost estimator so the average $8,000 move doesn't blindside you.

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GI Bill Transfer Deadline CheckerComing soon

Transferring GI Bill benefits has hard, easy-to-miss windows (you usually must do it while still serving). Check your transfer eligibility and the deadlines before you forfeit them.

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Spouse License Portability LookupComing soon

Moving states? See how your professional license transfers in your new state — temporary licenses, reciprocity, processing times — so you're not blocked from working for months.

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