Vetted Resources

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VA Official

Start here for anything that touches your official disability rating, claim status, or VA healthcare enrollment. These are the systems of record — FinalOut's calculators estimate what these portals will eventually confirm.

VA.gov

Official VA benefits portal. File claims, check status, enroll in healthcare.

https://www.va.gov ↗

eBenefits

Legacy VA/DoD benefits portal. Check disability ratings and payment history.

https://www.ebenefits.va.gov ↗

VSO Organizations

Veterans Service Organizations file and advocate for VA claims at no cost, using accredited representatives who know the appeals process. There is rarely a reason to pay a claims consultant when a VSO will do this work for free — get an accredited rep before you file, not after a denial.

Disabled American Veterans (DAV)

Free VA claims assistance. No fees. Accredited representatives.

https://www.dav.org ↗

Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)

Free VA claims assistance and veteran advocacy.

https://www.vfw.org ↗

American Legion

Free VA claims assistance, post network, advocacy.

https://www.legion.org ↗

MOAA (Military Officers Association)

Advocacy and resources for officers and senior NCOs.

https://www.moaa.org ↗

Employment

Employment support for transitioning members ranges from structured mentorship to hands-on job placement. Pair these with FinalOut's SkillBridge and civilian pay gap calculators to figure out both timing and target compensation before you start applying.

Hiring Our Heroes

Corporate fellowships and veteran employment programs.

https://www.hiringourheroes.org ↗

American Corporate Partners (ACP)

Free mentoring from business professionals for transitioning veterans.

https://www.acp-usa.org ↗

ClearanceJobs

Job board for cleared professionals. Most listings require active security clearance.

https://www.clearancejobs.com ↗

SkillBridge Program Directory

Official DoD SkillBridge program listings.

https://www.skillbridge.mil/locations ↗

Financial Planning

Your TSP balance and retired pay are managed directly by these two official systems — not by FinalOut. Use our TSP draw and retirement pay calculators to model scenarios, then confirm and act on the numbers here.

TSP.gov

Official Thrift Savings Plan website. Manage your TSP before and after separation.

https://www.tsp.gov ↗

DFAS

Defense Finance and Accounting Service. Official pay tables, myPay, retired pay.

https://www.dfas.mil ↗

Not listed here: We do not list VA claim shark companies (any company charging a percentage of your rating), predatory lenders, aggressive debt products, or misleading education programs. If you see something suspicious marketed to veterans, report it to the FTC or your state AG.