Employment & career

Official VA separation and transition resources

Official guidance for service members separating or retiring and recently separated veterans.

Who may qualify

Some programs are time-sensitive. BDD disability claims generally require filing 180 to 90 days before separation; insurance, dental and counseling windows differ. This questionnaire does not verify those deadlines.

What to check next

Review official timing guidance and the Transition Assistance Program.

Agencies decide eligibility. This independent summary is a starting point, not an entitlement decision.

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Checked 2026-10-08 · Reviewed by Nathan Harlan

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Who built this

Built and reviewed by Nathan Harlan, a U.S. Army Infantry veteran with 15 years of service, including two combat deployments to Iraq, and the founder of Ironsight Syndicate, a veteran-owned brand. I built this because finding the right benefits shouldn't take a law degree. This is an independent guide, not VA-accredited claims representation. For claims help, use a VA-accredited representative.