Use VA’s current filing instructions, make an evidence list, track requests and exams, and read your own decision letter. A free follow-up worksheet helps you keep a record.
Veteran’s Day holds deep personal significance for the author, reflecting on 24 years of service in the U.S. Army, the lessons of discipline, honor, and leadership gained, and the legacy of service spanning generations. It’s a day to honor those who served and to continue embodying the values of duty, honor, and country.
This Army veteran left after 26 years due to a profound shift in values and integrity within the institution. Disillusioned by leadership politics and a controversial vaccine mandate, he chose conscience over comfort. If you value integrity and steadfast principles, you’ll understand why stepping away was an act of true leadership.
Reconciliation is crucial for effective leadership and long-term success. Through humility and forgiveness, leaders can mend broken relationships, fostering trust, loyalty, and organizational growth. The lessons from Genesis 33-36 illustrate the importance of addressing conflicts directly, which transforms both personal and professional dynamics. Embracing reconciliation helps create robust, sustainable leadership.
A Path to Healing Have you ever wondered what it takes to heal after unimaginable trauma? What support is available for male veterans who survived military sexual trauma (MST)? Today, people are talking about mental health and trauma. But the stories of male MST survivors remain in the shadows. Understanding Military Sexual Trauma Military Sexual … Read more
To build a lasting business, embrace patience, strategic thinking, and integrity, drawing inspiration from Jacob’s journey in Genesis 30-32. Jacob’s perseverance and wise strategies over fourteen years offer practical lessons for sustainable growth. Focus on long-term goals, uphold ethical practices, and trust that consistent effort will yield significant rewards over time.
A veteran with 26 years of service, including 15 months in Iraq, discusses the severe psychological toll of combat, the military’s culture of stoicism, and the stigma of seeking mental health care. Despite fears affecting careers and mistrust of professionals, he emphasizes breaking the silence and changing military culture to support mental health.
PTSD lingers after combat, affecting veterans’ identities and faith, necessitating more than traditional mental health care. Churches, uniquely positioned to provide spiritual, emotional, and mental support, often lack resources and awareness. The author advocates for churches to educate themselves, establish health ministries, and collaborate with mental health professionals to create supportive environments for veterans, promoting holistic healing through community and faith.