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Rally Point Apparel: Standing Proudly Behind Our Military For any American, the topic of security should be something that feels very close to home. As one of the most powerful nations in the world, America has found itself at odds with many different cultures. And every time we face off against a foe, we rely on our military to help us keep the peace. For many citizens, this is simply what we do as a country; we stand up for what matters. And that is part of the reason why we are so proud of our veterans; we know the...

TDIU is a disability benefit that allows for veterans to be compensated at VA’s 100% disability rating, even if their combined rating does not equal 100%.  This is an alternative way to receive the max benefits.  TDIU is awarded in circumstances in which veterans are unable to secure and maintain gainful employment as a result of their service-connected conditions. In order to qualify for TDIU a veteran must have: One service-connected condition rated at 70 percent or higher; or, Two or more service-connected conditions, one of which is rated at 40 percent or higher, with a combined rating of 70...

A serious question to ask yourself when filing a VA disability claim or appeal is…Do I need an attorney to help me with my VA disability claim? I struggled with the same question. Would I be better off as a veteran representing myself? Maybe I should use a Veterans’ Service Officer (VSO) to help me. Let’s jump into the pros and cons of each of these options. Using an Attorney for VA Disability Claims: Pros: The first and obvious advantage for a veteran using an attorney when filing a VA Disability Claim is that the veteran doesn’t have to file...

Here at Rally Point Apparel, we take immense pride in the design work that goes behind each and every one of our military t-shirts. Veterans tell us all the time that they feel a profound sense of pride when they wear one of our military t-shirts. For current and former military members there is no greater way to show off their honor and patriotism than by wearing a Rally Point Apparel military t-shirt. We also seek to raise awareness to the issues that military personnel and veterans face daily through our innovative designed military t-shirts. So, if you are shopping...

PTSD DURING THE HOLIDAYS  Veterans with PTSD may have a difficult time during the holidays. This can be for many different reasons. Many veterans that suffer with PTSD have a trigger they associate with the holidays. Thanksgiving and Christmas can be a difficult time for me. I remember being deployed to Iraq on Thanksgiving and Christmas of 2003. My squad was doing missions on both days. I was miles away from any friends and family and I was getting shot at. Many veterans that suffer with PTSD have a similar circumstance or trigger they associate with the holidays.  A veteran...