Veteran Stories
Real experiences from veterans who have been through the VA disability process. Their stories shape the guides and tools on this site.
Claude Boushey
U.S. Army · 25 years
Don't Fight Alone — A Decade-Long Battle for Benefits
"If it wasn't for somebody on my side, advocating for me, I don't know if I could have continued this fight."
Source: Wounded Warrior Project
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Dwaine Esch
U.S. Army · Iraq & Afghanistan era
Ready to Throw My Computer Through the Window
"I was trying to figure out how to submit my claim through the VA.gov website and I was getting so frustrated. I was ready to throw my computer through the window."
Source: VA Claims Insider
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David Barry
U.S. Navy · Navy veteran
You're Never Going to Win Anything if You Give Up
"I didn't know how to communicate with the VA to prove my injuries were service-connected. It was tears of joy to finally get my rating improved."
Source: VA Claims Insider
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Neil Anderson
U.S. Military · Veteran
I Told Myself I Didn't Deserve Any Benefits
"I told myself I didn't deserve any benefits. I just kind of believed that lie. I never thought I'd get a 100% VA rating, but here I am."
Source: VA Claims Insider
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Jonathan Mullen
U.S. Military · Veteran
Twelve Years of Fighting for What I Earned
"I never thought I'd get 50% yet he got 100%. Twelve years of fighting, and it finally happened."
Source: Veterans Disability Info
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