This session is dedicated to helping the mentee discover, learn, or understand their benefits. The mentor is not responsible for being knowledgeable of all benefits but should share what they know and have learned to help the mentee discover helpful resources. The mentee should share where they are at, in terms of understanding their benefits, and what benefits they need help navigating through. The mentor can either share their knowledge or utilize their network to help assist the mentee to understand his or her benefits.
Tasks:
- Define short term and long term goals to bring with before this meeting. (Claiming certain benefits may have the potential to inhibit your end goal, medical especially)
- Brainstorm a list of issues you have had during your transition & may possibly have an issue with in the future.
- Bring a “LOVE ME” binder to this meeting if you have created one
Tips:
- Example for Task 1– If you are wanting to go back into the military as an officer, claiming 30% disability can wreck your chances toward selection in an officer program. This should not deter you from seeking help, if you need it, GET THE HELP YOU NEED!
- Search the veteran services available in your specific state (i.e Minnesota VA). This will lead you to more direct resources of what is available to you locally.
Resources: https://www.veteransjobexchange.com/veteran-resources/veteran-benefits
