After eight years of service in the Army, I came home changed, but like many veterans, I never filed a VA claim. I didn't want to "take handouts" or get caught in the VA bureaucracy I'd heard horror stories about. But as my PTSD symptoms worsened and started affecting my family and work, I realized I needed to take action.
I approached my claim strategically – focusing on one solid, well-documented claim instead of the "shotgun approach" most veterans are advised to take. I meticulously documented my symptoms, secured strong medical evidence, and crafted a personal statement that clearly connected my service to my current struggles.
Just 14 months after filing my first-ever claim and navigating a single appeal, I received the notification that changed everything: 100% P&T rating approved. The financial security and healthcare benefits have been life-changing, but even more valuable was the validation – my country officially recognizing the sacrifice I made.
I soon discovered my timeline was considered "impossible" by many VSOs and veterans caught for years in the system. That's when I realized the approach I'd taken needed to be shared. The YourWonClaim Way isn't about shortcuts – it's about strategic precision that gets results. My mission now is helping fellow veterans achieve the same outcome, without wasting years of their lives fighting for what they've already earned.