Hi, NuckingFutz (& BNLsMOM)! I do not remember my "application times" fondly. They were necessary if unpleasant. Without help I doubt I could have made it through the bureaucratic processes.

I know it's cliché, but, from one vet to others, thank you for your service.

Speaking personally, the discomfort of making use of benefits and entitlements is probably going to stick with me throughout my life. Nevertheless, you devoted a portion of your life, perhaps the best or one of the best, strongest times of your life to "the greater good." Whatever you receive, you more than deserve.