Need some direction...

So after releasing from the forces and working for a friend for the past 7 years, I have to bite the bullet so to speak and stop working due to chronic pain. I would rather work and do it on my own, but I just cannot suffer through it anymore.

That being said, i could really use a hand in determining what to apply for and what i should look out for.

Just a brief description of my situation. 3b in 2009 after 20 years. Im currently 15% under the old system and 31% under the new system. I have the DTC (which i have to reapply this year) and am pretty much already accepted into the ELB program as discussed with my CM. Im just filling out the paperwork now.

What should i be looking at next and what pitfalls should i be watching out for?

Any help would be greatly appreciated!