National Guard Transition Assistance Advisor
Who We Are:
The purpose of the Transition Assistance Advisor (TAA) program is to provide
a professional in each state/territory (some states have two TAAs) to serve as the statewide point
of contact to assist Servicemembers in accessing Veterans Affairs’ health care services and
benefits. Each TAA also provides assistance in obtaining entitlements through the Military Health
System and access to community resources. The TAA initiative started in May 2005 when the National
Guard Bureau (NGB) signed a Memorandum of Agreement with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
The TAA program is staffed by 60 contract positions and four federal technicians.
What We Can Do for You as an Individual Service Member: We help you navigate through the
numerous benefits and entitlements in the DoD and VA system. We take the time to assist you and not
toss you into the “800 number desert!” We will educate you so you will understand the benefits you
have earned, such as:
Who We Serve:
The program is designed to serve National Guard members and their families. Additionally, we
gladly provide services to members in all components.
What We Can Do for You as an Individual Service Member:
We help you navigate through the numerous benefits and entitlements in the DoD and VA system.
We take the time to assist you and not toss you into the “800 number desert!” We will educate you
so you will understand the benefits you have earned, such as: Guard entitlements and access for
health care in both the DoD and VA medical facilities.
- TRICARE benefits while you are on active duty and when you return as an OIF/OEF Veteran.
- Important deadlines that require your action while still on active duty and as a Veteran so you
do not miss these time-sensitive opportunities.
- VA dental care programs (time-sensitive benefit).
- Referral for counseling services for you and your family that will not affect your career.
- Referral for possible compensation for injuries or illness sustained in OEF and OIF.
- Insurance information such as SGLI, TSGLI, FSGLI.
- Rehabilitative care management needed to help you return to a normal lifestyle.
- Assistance with job search and connection with ESGR for rights of employment.
- Assistance in connecting you to the Veterans Benefits Administration and Veterans Services
Organizations to file disability/compensation claims.
- Assistance in the event of financial hardship, health care issues, or unemployment needs.
- Assistance with locating your medical records, DD 214s and other needed documents.
Where We May Travel to Ensure that You, Your Family Members, Your Leadership, and the Local
State and Federal Agencies Understand These Benefits:
- Mobilization and demobilization sites
- Reintegration meetings
- Unit events/drill weekend gatherings
- Sponsored Guard leadership conferences at the national and state levels and specialized
organizational agency meetings
- Post Deployment Health Reassessment sites
- Guard Fairs
Transitional Assistance Advisors can be reached through the National Guard Family Program
website at:
Date Last Reviewed: September 20, 2011
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