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Veteran's Voice Podcast with Amanda MineerInterview with Chris Livingston, a U.S. army veteran turned sales director for Contractor Growth NetworkIn this 51st episode of The Veterans Voice, experienced veteran disability attorney Amanda L. Mineer interviews Chris Livingston, a vet turned sales director post his military service. Specifically, this episode talked about:Answering veteran FAQs on the PACT Act of 2022 and providing brief updates on Camp LeJeune claimsProviding direction on how to reopen a disability claim when more than a year has passed since the decisionThe story of Chris Livingston’s motivation to join the military, his time in the army and how his experience shaped his current civilian life and careerWhat Chris is specifically doing now in Co...2023-02-0944 min
Veteran's Voice Podcast with Amanda MineerVA gets sued, Blue Water Veteran claims, Camp LeJeune, and C&P ExamsIn this 50th episode of The Veterans Voice, experienced veteran disability attorney Amanda L. Mineer answers the most recent and pressing VA claims inquiries. Specifically, she discusses:The lawsuit filed by veteran organizations asking VA to explain how they process Blue Water Veteran claimsClarifying the difference between VA disability claims and Camp Lejeune water lawsuitsExplaining the Veterans Law Group’s contingency fee for VA disability compensation assistanceHow to navigate a C&P Exam: good practices, complaints and requesting copiesCall-in Guests: Patricia, from Laguna Woods, questions regarding Camp Lejeune and family history of can...2023-01-2646 min
Veteran's Voice Podcast with Amanda MineerAn Interview with Gina Elise, founder of Pin-Ups for VetsIn this 49th episode of The Veterans Voice, experienced veteran disability attorney Amanda L. Mineer interviews Gina Elise, founder of Pin-Ups for Vets. They talk about:Exploring the experiences of Pin-Ups for Vets volunteers in visiting veterans homesActivities and initiatives of the organization to support veterans across the countryThe positive camaraderie and sisterhood of the female vets who volunteer for pin-upsHow vets can volunteer and be part of Pin-Ups for VetsWays that people can extend their support to Pin-Ups for VetsSpecial Guest: Gina Elise, Founder of Pin-Ups for VetsBroadcast date: November 8, 2022...2023-01-1147 min
Veteran's Voice Podcast with Amanda MineerWhat to expect when applying for and appealing VA disability benefit claimsIn this 48th episode of The Veterans Voice, experienced veteran disability attorney Amanda L. Mineer talks about:Explaining the bureaucracy, lengthy process and inaccuracies behind the current VA claims procedureHow the PACT Act could inadvertently slow the VA claims processThe role of the Veterans Law Group in helping vets navigate and appeal VA claimsDiscussing the legal and compensatory technicalities behind VA appealsImportant details vets should understand about Individual Unemployability Call-in Guest: Randy, a disabled veteran who hopes to appeal his 10 percent VA ratingBroadcast date: Nov 1, 2022Contact Veterans Law Group at:2022-12-3048 min
Veteran's Voice Podcast with Amanda MineerInterview with Scott Goldman of The 6th Branch, veterans giving back to their local communityIn this 47th episode of The Veterans Voice, experienced veterans disability attorney Amanda L. Mineer interviews Scott Goldman, Executive Director of The 6th Branch in Baltimore, Maryland. They talk about:The Background of Scott Goldman’s military experience in AfghanistanBlue Water Navy claims for Vietnam Veterans and presumed Agent Orange exposureHow The 6th Branch, a 501(c)(3) non-profit run by veterans, serves their local communityExploring the daily activities and community projects of The 6th Branch in Baltimore, MDSpecial Guest: Scott Goldman, Executive Director of The 6th Branch, Attorney, U.S. veteran, current Army reservistCall-in Gue...2022-12-1944 min
Veteran's Voice Podcast with Amanda MineerIs it worth appealing your VA disability claim decision or contacting your Congressional representativeIn this 46th episode of The Veterans Voice, experienced veterans disability attorney Amanda L. Mineer talks about:Is it worth appealing your VA disability claim decision?Pending US Supreme Court case will decide effective dates for some types of claimsNavigating the process of calling the VA about your claim statusHow to utilize inquiries to your Congressional representative to assist your VA disability claim processUnderstanding your rating decision letterUPDATE Nov 7, 2022 - a decision has issued on the pending US Supreme Court case Amanda discussed since this episode was recorded. The Court rejected the veterans claim....2022-12-0746 min
Veteran's Voice Podcast with Amanda MineerExploring Effective Dates for VA Disability ClaimsIn this 45th episode of The Veterans Voice, experienced veterans disability attorney Amanda L. Mineer talks about:Why you should appeal instead of re-filing your VA disability claimImportance of advocacy in pursuing your VA disability claimWhat determines effective dates? (Nehmer case)How long should VA disability claims take?Broadcast date: October 4, 2022Website: www.veteranslaw.com Twitter: @VeteransLawGrpFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/veteranslawInstagram: veteranslawgroupLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-veterans-law-group/Have questions you want answered or want to be featured on The Veterans V...2022-11-3046 min
Veteran's Voice Podcast with Amanda MineerBetter ways to file VA disability claims for PTSD and other psychological conditionsIn this 44th episode of The Veterans Voice, experienced veterans disability attorney Amanda L. Mineer talks about:How the VA reviews all psychological disability claims, including PTSDUnderstanding some of the limitations of C&P examsUsing the McGrath case to optimize effective date for claimsCall-in Guests: Lt. Col. Martin and James, US Army veteran denied 6x for foot injuryWebsite: www.veteranslaw.com Twitter: @VeteransLawGrpFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/veteranslawInstagram: veteranslawgroupLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-veterans-law-group/Have questions you want answered o...2022-11-2346 min
Veteran's Voice Podcast with Amanda MineerClarifying the Current Claims ProcessVeterans Law Group continues to educate itself so it remains up to date with any and all changes happening with the VA. As a veteran’s representative, it is our job to ease the process for veterans to file their disability claims. We also make it easier for the VA to grant your claims once they open your file. One of the most common questions asked by veterans and their family members is why does it take so long to receive an initial decision on a claim? The short answer is because the VA’s claims...2022-10-1246 min
Veteran's Voice Podcast with Amanda MineerSecondary Conditions Are Service-Connected DisabilitiesVeterans Law Group is here to help veterans cut through the VA’s red tape and get the compensation you deserve for your secondary conditions.Secondary conditions are conditions that occur as a result of an injury sustained during a veteran’s time under a military contract. The initial, or service-connected, injury could have occurred during a training exercise, active duty, or during their time in reserves. The types of injuries sustained could vary from combat related injuries (back sprains, twisted ankles, a serious head injury, etc.) to mental health issues (PTSD, anxiety, depression, etc.). ...2022-10-1148 min
Veteran's Voice Podcast with Amanda MineerExposure During Military Service: How to Refile for Successful CompensationFor the 41st episode of The Veterans Voice, our host Amanda Mineer explores exposure in the military and its relation to cancers and other diseases. Reviewing current and past VA decisions, Amanda discusses what service members and their families should do if they think their cancer or condition was caused by exposure during military service.To provide examples of the types of exposure our service members may have faced, Amanda discusses the effects of Camp Lejeune's recent water contamination as well as the severe impact of Agent Orange.Exposure can be classified as any chemical...2022-10-1046 min
Veteran's Voice Podcast with Amanda MineerVA Disability and Secondary Conditions Receiving Maximum CompensationFor the 40th episode of The Veterans Voice, our host, Amanda Mineer, uncovers the “red tape” surrounding the VA and its benefits for veterans. Alongside various examples of real cases, Amanda touches on secondary conditions and how to receive an accurate rating and maximum compensation successfully. To thoroughly analyze the VA and its benefits, Amanda begins this episode by briefly defining VA disability and secondary conditions:VA disability is a tax-free monetary benefit paid to veterans with an injury, accident or mental condition determined to be service-related by the U.S. Department of Veter...2022-09-1547 min
Veteran's Voice Podcast with Amanda MineerFire, Documents and Disability RatingsAs we get closer and closer to 40 episodes of The Veterans Voice, Amanda continues to ramp things up with interesting and influential topics! In this episode, our host takes us on a tour through the bulletin board of VA rating decisions so ridiculous it’s hard not to point and laugh. She also takes a moment to address PTSD after retirement, and many other topics, such as how to file for an increased disability rating. After the bulletin board tour that you’ll have to listen to learn more about, Amanda starts discussing the importance of having a sen...2022-09-1446 min
Veteran's Voice Podcast with Amanda MineerExciting Times for Veterans!This episode of The Veterans Voice podcast is a can’t miss! Led by our host, Amanda L. Mineer, the managing attorney at Veterans Law Group, we cover anything and everything in this episode! From a full explanation of the PACT Act to a devastating jeep roll-over accident, this episode is undoubtedly full of educational and interesting topics. Amanda starts this whirlwind episode by covering the PACT Act as it just passed the Senate. And rest assured, after reading a 128-page pdf regarding the law, she’s well-informed. She tells us that as excitin...2022-09-1246 min
Veteran's Voice Podcast with Amanda MineerThe 5-Year, 10-Year and 20-Year RuleThe Veterans Voice podcast returns with host Amanda L. Mineer, and this episode is all about VA disability claim rules following questions from live callers.Did you know when you go to file a VA disability claim, you can be approved for either the 5-Year Rule, the 10-Year Rule or the 20-Year Rule?The 5-Year Rule is for Veterans who were honorably discharged from service within the past 5 years. If you qualify, the VA will automatically grant a service connection for any health condition that is found during a VA medical examination to be related...2022-09-0147 min
Veteran's Voice Podcast with Amanda MineerThe Early VA Days…This episode of The Veterans Voice podcast with Amanda L. Mineer covers a lot– So buckle up. Amanda starts it all off by discussing why the VA denies so many claims. She admits there are times when the VA simply doesn’t approve a claim, and the reason remains a mystery– to the frustration of every veteran. However, after that, she explains the flip side- the other times when, in truth, the VA did not see the necessary information they needed to approve the disability claim. In those cases, the veteran may have forgotten to provide...2022-08-3148 min
Veteran's Voice Podcast with Amanda MineerThe Most Important Piece of Advice For Vets…Welcome to episode 35 of the Veterans Voice podcast with host Amanda L. Mineer, the managing attorney at Veterans Law Group! In this episode, Amanda returns to her roots and passion– education. And she starts this podcast with an important question that we want to present here as well, what’s the biggest challenge you’re facing with your claim?Think about your answer, and let us know next time we’re on the air! After Amanda asks her questions, she gets to work, attempting to educate new listeners! First, she explains that Veterans Law Group only work...2022-08-191h 00
Veteran's Voice Podcast with Amanda MineerA Lawyer Turned SoldierThis episode of the Veterans Voice podcast is a little different than a few of the last. Along with the managing attorney at Veterans Law Group, our normal host, Amanda L. Mineer, we’re joined by Aaron Drake! He has spent over 14 years as a military lawyer and now practices law out of Utah. Aaron is a passionate veteran, and says his inspiration to join the military may have been a little cliché. But in our experience, there’s no such thing. He goes on and gives us a proper introduction to his life as a military servic...2022-08-0546 min
Veteran's Voice Podcast with Amanda MineerNever a Dull Moment in the Veteran Community…Welcome to episode 33 of the Veterans Voice! This episode of the show focuses on several pressing issues in the veteran community and a new hopeful bill that is bound to reach President Joe Biden’s desk very soon! The new hopeful bill is especially significant for veterans that served in the middle east around harsh burn pits releasing toxic chemicals in the air– a situation that Amanda compares to Agent Orange from the Vietnam war. Amanda goes on to discuss how this bill will affect veterans once the President officially signs it. She says that it may...2022-08-0447 min
Veteran's Voice Podcast with Amanda MineerLove letters that won a disability claim…Welcome to episode 32 of The Veterans Voice with Amanda L. Mineer! This episode of our podcast has a lot of information for veterans all over the country. But we start with a discussion about how the process of obtaining benefits has continued to become more and more complicated over the years—almost painstaking now. Amanda says she remembers the days when a veteran could nearly write their claim down on a napkin and simply hand it over to the VA. Simple and easy. However, in the last few years, she says it’s become much more complicated… And how...2022-07-2746 min
Veteran's Voice Podcast with Amanda MineerNew Impactful Bill Affecting Veterans!On this episode of The Veterans Voice Podcast, our host, Amanda L. Mineer, and some callers discuss hot topics in the veteran community. One is a new senate bill that passed just last week as of June 16th, 2022. The bill is called “The Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxicity” or “PACT Act” for short. It indicates the united movement to support veterans exposed to toxic chemicals. And the new bill will likely mark one of the most impactful changes to the substantive part of VA benefits…Amanda tells us about the extraordinary way the PACT Act flew throug...2022-07-1946 min
Veteran's Voice Podcast with Amanda MineerHow elections affect the VATypically the Veteran’s Voice podcast choices to stay out of the political discussions. Instead, choosing to lean toward the issues plaguing the veteran community on an individual level. However, as this episode was recorded live on election night, Amanda L. Mineer, our long-time host, opened up the channels of communication—giving those listening in the veteran community a chance for open discussions about the political changes approaching us…Particularly, when it comes to such a large organization, such as the VA, the discussion becomes, how do these changes in the hierarchy affect the paperwork that individuals like y...2022-07-0646 min
Veteran's Voice Podcast with Amanda MineerHearing from our audience…The Veterans Voice podcast returns yet again, with Amanda L. Mineer, Veterans Law Group’s managing attorney for over nine years, leading the show! In this episode, we continue to discuss the crucial steps veterans must take to receive the disability benefits they have earned for their service! We also cover many important questions from live callers. This episode of the podcast covers everything you need to know…And it all begins with valuable insight from a fellow veteran, Mike. Mike calls into the live show early on to ask Amanda about a...2022-06-2348 min
Veteran's Voice Podcast with Amanda MineerA Discussion With the Founder of Code of VetsWelcome to episode 28 of the Veterans Voice podcast! In this podcast episode, our host Amanda L. Mineer welcomes Gretchen Smith, the founder of Code of Vets, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the veteran community. Gretchen, as a veteran herself, honorably served in the Air Force for roughly four and half years. Three of which were spent overseas in Germany, where she met her now-husband of 27 years.She recalls her time in the military as a great way to build a foundation for the rest of her adult life—almost as if it were a spr...2022-06-1047 min
Veteran's Voice Podcast with Amanda MineerFear of the VA Reopening Your CaseEpisode 27 of The Veterans Voice podcast features exciting discussions every veteran needs to hear about the VA confiscating weapons, the non-adversarial process and much more.Brought to the air by Veterans Law Group and our very own managing attorney, Amanda L. Mineer as the host, this episode of the podcast starts by welcoming a regular caller that listeners of the last episode will surely remember, Mel. [7:35]Mel joins us again to discuss further the VA confiscating his means of self-defense and his desire to have them returned to him. Yet, the fear of having the...2022-05-2348 min
Veteran's Voice Podcast with Amanda MineerHow the VA Can Take a FirearmEpisode 26 of the Veterans Voice podcast is an interesting look at the VA itself! Host Amanda L. Mineer, the managing attorney here at the Veterans Law Group, shares some fascinating information about the “believe it or not” non-adversarial process over at the VA. She reveals that it’s actually a process that sets veteran claims apart from the standard litigation process as there would be in a personal injury case or break of contract lawsuit. And that it was always meant to promote healthy cooperation between veterans, their representatives and the VA! All to ensure...2022-05-1348 min
Momentum for the Entrepreneurial Personality Type (EPT)796 - How Simplicity Can Be a Catalyst for GrowthOnce per quarter we gather our members for the Simple Operations Summit. Members attend online and in person, and one of the highlights of these events is always when we can get a group of our members together for a panel. It is an opportunity to see the radical growth that these entrepreneurs experience as they implement the Simple Operations System. In this episode of the Momentum Podcast, you will hear from four incredible entrepreneurs who are making a massive impact with their business. Amanda Mineer is the CEO of Veterans Law Group, helping disabled...2022-05-1333 min
Veteran's Voice Podcast with Amanda MineerWhy So Many Veterans Are Turned Away…There’s a lot more to understand about disability benefits than many realize! Luckily, Amanda L. Mineer and everyone at Veterans Law Group is ready to explain the whole process. With our host, Amanda, episode 25 of the Veterans Voice podcast lays out every bit of essential information that ALL veterans need to know about filing for an appeal following a decision made by the VA! This episode comes just in the nick of time, with as many as 70 percent of VA initial claims being either denied completely or underrated. Such a high number of denied claims is mos...2022-04-2647 min
Veteran's Voice Podcast with Amanda MineerWhy So Many Veterans Are Turned Away…There’s a lot more to understand about disability benefits than many realize! Luckily, Amanda L. Mineer and everyone at Veterans Law Group is ready to explain the whole process. With our host, Amanda, episode 25 of the Veterans Voice podcast lays out every bit of essential information that ALL veterans need to know about filing for an appeal following a decision made by the VA! This episode comes just in the nick of time, with as many as 70 percent of VA initial claims being either denied completely or underrated. Such a high number of denied claims is mos...2022-04-2547 min
Veteran's Voice Podcast with Amanda MineerUnderstanding The Appeals Modernization ActEpisode 24 of The Veterans Voice podcast is the one to listen to if you’re looking to understand the Appeals Modernization Act! Amanda L. Mineer is joined, yet again, by Star Borseth. She is a former U.S. Air force service member, who has been through the appeal process firsthand, and now works as a paralegal for Veterans Law Group. Together, our hosts start this episode with the objective of exploring the appeals process that many veterans are facing. They dive in, going over the different levels of appeals.As Veterans Law Group works solely in...2022-04-1848 min
Veteran's Voice Podcast with Amanda MineerThe Results of Bad AdviceIf you’re looking to learn and connect with others just like you, then episode 23 of The Veterans Voice podcast is one you can’t miss! Our host Amanda L. Mineer is focused on one thing in this episode– education. As a teacher and an educator at heart, Amanda uses this live episode to open up the channel for some active dialogue with listeners that are very similar to you. She gives everyone a glimpse into the process that Veterans Law Group uses to help veterans. And moreover, she gives us some valuable advice when looking into issuing...2022-04-0847 min
Veteran's Voice Podcast with Amanda MineerCaller Questions & Proposed Changes At The VAThis time on The Veterans Voice, host Amanda L. Mineer is joined again by Star Brewer as our cohost. Star is a U.S. Air Force veteran and paralegal for Veterans Law Group. She has a unique perspective compared to most, given that she has aided many of her family members in applying for and later obtaining their benefits, including her grandfather– a Vietnam veteran. She describes her experience as “a little bit of everything.” The start of this episode is spent discussing and sharing thoughts on the recent broadcast email sent out by the VA...2022-03-1746 min
Veteran's Voice Podcast with Amanda MineerPossible Changes to Veterans Disability Law…Amanda A. Mineer, the host of The Veterans Voice, is back in the 21st episode of the show. In this episode, she focuses on some of the common questions that many veterans have in a Q&A style. As the lines open, our first caller, retired Lieutenant Colonel Martin– a long-time caller with over 20 years of experience in the armed forces– starts the call in a rather unexpected but nonetheless delightful way. Martin says that “(Amanda & The Veterans Voice Podcast) are the most informative experts on this subject matter that he has ever heard.”Springing from that...2022-03-0446 min
Veteran's Voice Podcast with Amanda MineerMilitary Sexual Harassment, Permanent Disability Issues and Live CallsThis week’s Veteran’s Voice podcast talks about military sexual harassment and permanent disability issues with live callers.The podcast starts with co-host, Star, a U.S. air force veteran. She gives her perspective of a new order the Biden administration has implemented for sexual harassment in the military. She talks about the pros and cons of said ordered law, including some of the hesitations she has for the order. Amanda Mineer questions, “What defines sexual harassment?” Star asks, “Where do you draw the line?”The podcast takes a turn in the direction of...2022-02-2445 min
Veteran's Voice Podcast with Amanda MineerPTSD & Delays in the Court of AppealsIn this episode, Amanda is joined again by Star, a Veteran of the United States Airforce. Star is currently operating as a paralegal for Veterans Law Groups, working to help interview clients and much more.After a quick introduction, our hosts begin taking calls from live listeners of the podcast. The first one is Max from San Diego.Max asks two questions. The first question is regarding a time issue on his own current case in the court of public appeals. The second is about PTSD and claims for traumatic brain injuries.Max...2022-02-1148 min
Veteran's Voice Podcast with Amanda MineerThe Barrel With The Orange StripeAmanda is joined by her friend and co-host, Star, who is a United States Air Force Veteran with four years of service experience. She now serves as a paralegal for Veterans Law Group.They start this episode off with an interesting discussion on Star’s background, including her inspirations to join up and her battle with the VA. When she left the armed forces, she was initially denied benefits.From there, our hosts spring into many interesting discussions about what Veterans often don’t realize or may not remember about the process of filing a clai...2022-02-1048 min
Veteran's Voice Podcast with Amanda MineerThe Voice of Incarcerated VeteranAmanda Mineer is accompanied by Violet Roman, a third-generation veteran. Who served in the 1991 Gulf War with the 129th Evacuation Hospital in Dubai and Saudi Arabia. She helped numerous people through her work in hospitals before being scouted by the Veterans Law Group in 2017 as a paralegal.Amanda and Violet start this episode with a discussion about the incarcerated veterans, or as they call them, the forgotten veterans. These veterans are often ignored when they write for assistance. Thus they struggle to obtain any kind of help when applying for benefits or even believe that they aren’t...2022-01-1446 min
Veteran's Voice Podcast with Amanda MineerDischarge, C&P Exams and Live Callers With Amanda MineerAt the beginning of the podcast, hostess Amanda Mineer, talks about the recent news in the military, specifically about the Navy. Recently, the Navy has decided to re-evaluate discharge upgrade applications of sailors diagnosed with PTSD, TBI, MST or other mental health and behavioral conditions.Amanda talks about the importance of discharge upgrades as if you have a dishonorable discharge, and how the VA has the option to grant you or not grant you benefits. Oftentimes, the VA may grant you healthcare benefits so you can receive treatments, but not compensation for your condition.Those...2022-01-0346 min
Veteran's Voice Podcast with Amanda MineerBasics of Filing a Claim and Live Calls With Amanda MineerThe Veterans Law Group represents disabled veterans and their families with over 25 years of experience, they have succeeded in helping veterans receive the compensation they deserve.Today on this podcast, hostess Amanda Mineer is going to explain the basics, processes and answer questions from live callers.Let’s start with the basics. What happens when a veteran gets out of the military and files a disability claim?To give you an understanding, disability compensation is a contract that veterans sign when they join the military. Civilians agree through the contract that any disability th...2022-01-0346 min
Veteran's Voice Podcast with Amanda MineerDischarges and Their Effect on the VAIn today’s episode, we welcome Amanda and her dear friend, Aaron Drake. Aaron has spent over 14 years as a military lawyer and practices law out of Utah.Amanda starts the podcast with her first question:What made you want to join the military? It may sound “cheesy” according to Aaron but after 9/11 happened, he heard the nation's call. As such, he spent the last 20 years in uniform.Aaron was a law student when 9/11 occurred in his first year. He thought he could be a part of what was happening and joined the Air Fo...2021-12-2146 min
Veteran's Voice Podcast with Amanda MineerYour Frequently Asked Questions AnsweredVeterans Law Group has been practicing exclusively in the VA Disability Compensation for over 25 years. Hostess Amanda Mineer is a veteran advocate and attorney. She has been working with the Veterans Law Group since 2013.She works with veterans from all over the country to help them get the compensation they deserve.In today’s episode, Amanda answers all of the commonly asked questions. This includes VA Disability Compensation, benefits and eligibility.Why are veterans hesitant to file disability claims?There is a stigma about attaching oneself as a disabled veteran. Some ve...2021-12-2147 min
Veteran's Voice Podcast with Amanda MineerCalling From CoronadoIn this episode, a very special guest joins the podcast. Mike, a retired US Navy veteran and currently working as the Director of Readiness for the Soft Transition Program. Mike has spent 23 years in active duty in the US Navy and retired as a Commander in 2012. For the past 9 years, he has been working for the US Navy in a different capacity.A little background about Mike. His parents were immigrants from the Netherlands who had suffered through World War II. The US Navy wasn’t his initial choice. His first choice was to join the...2021-12-1047 min
Veteran's Voice Podcast with Amanda MineerWe Want You To Reach OutSome of the many values that the military can teach are leadership, family, teamwork and problem-solving. For those of us who aren’t in the military, what we learn in leadership is different from what veterans learn about it.Former US Navy veteran Austin, now entrepreneur and software developer, dives deeper into those topics. Trying to figure out what he wanted to do after college, Austin, a soon-to-be graduate, had 50 percent of his family members who are or were part of the military. With an extensive military family history like Austin’s, you’d think the obvious thing...2021-12-1047 min
Veteran's Voice Podcast with Amanda MineerYou Are Not ForgottenSo far, we’ve heard about veterans trying their hardest to receive compensation while they were serving. The ones we forget to talk about are the forgotten veterans. Who are they? Why have they been forgotten?The forgotten veterans are the ones who are or have been incarcerated and the dark part about the retired veteran life is overlooked. Well, they’re not forgotten. You are not forgotten and you are noticed.Incarcerated veterans aren’t criminals. Some of them have been incarcerated because of the trauma that they developed. Some are incarcerated because of missed...2021-12-0746 min
Veteran's Voice Podcast with Amanda MineerThe Spectrum: The Man On Both EndsAny form of physical or psychological trauma is becoming more and more normalized. What about the physical and psychological trauma that veterans develop? How are retired veterans and soon-to-retired veterans getting the help they need? There are a lot of misconceptions that the VA disability is only for veterans who really need it. That’s not the case. Physical and mental trauma should not be categorized as high or low priority. Every physical or mental disability that veterans are diagnosed with is equally important.The VA disability compensation is granted to veterans who had an in...2021-12-0747 min
Veteran's Voice Podcast with Amanda MineerSpouses In The Military And What They SeeIn this episode, Karen, the spouse of a U.S. Army veteran, guests with Amanda Mineer. Karen has been married to a veteran who served 30 years out of high school before his retirement. Karen assists the Veterans Law Group by taking on calls from veterans and their families and providing any information they may need, from navigating the appeals process to clearing up any misconceptions they may have.This episode focuses on the VA appeals process and military life through the spouses’ eyes, who often sacrifice a lot of what they have to support their loved ones and co...2021-12-0145 min
Veteran's Voice Podcast with Amanda MineerUnderstanding You Deserve The BenefitsIn this episode, host Amanda Mineer is joined by Star, a paralegal for the Veterans Law Group that has served four honorable years in the U.S. Airforce. This episode is heavy on education, focusing on informing veterans and their families about applying for benefits and how to deal with mental health. Star talks about her experience after returning from service and how she found the Veterans Law Group along the way. Star’s experience from both sides of the benefits system, giving her a unique perspective on the application process.Amanda and Star answer questions on wh...2021-12-0147 min
Veteran's Voice Podcast with Amanda MineerHave you heard about VA mortgage loans?Getting your finances in check is always a stressful moment. Especially when you’re thinking about buying a house. Figuring out if your credit is good enough, finding the best mortgage loans, finding a house that fits within your budget. So many factors to think about. Now imagine being a veteran and having put yourself in that situation.Sometimes people who join the military never really planned for it to happen or always knew they wanted to join. At least, in Jeremiah’s situation, he was content with his life at first. He was content with where his...2021-11-2247 min
Veteran's Voice Podcast with Amanda MineerThe real struggles of transitionChange. You hear this word and sometimes it can send some exciting flutters in the pit of your stomach. But for some, it may not be the case. If you’ve lived a life where everything had a system and rule and then suddenly were put into a world where systems and rules weren’t always followed how do you adjust? Who do you go to for help?How do you transition into a new life that you never had before the life that you were used to living in?Mike, a retired Naval Veteran and...2021-11-1846 min
Veteran's Voice Podcast with Amanda MineerCurrent Events In Afghanistan Through the Eyes of VeteransIn this episode of The Veteran's Voice, host Amanda Mineer is joined by guest Jeremiah. A navy veteran who was boots on the ground in Iraq. Jerimiah spent time working with the military before officially enlisting. He spent 55 months in Afghanistan, and after his military career, he worked as a defense contractor either offering support directly to the squads there or even providing training to the Afghan army. During this time, he witnessed and analyzed the recent events that had transpired in Afghanistan through the eyes of the veterans and their families, and reflected on what the v...2021-11-1546 min
Veteran's Voice Podcast with Amanda MineerHelping our Veterans with Mental HealthIn this episode of The Veterans Voice, our host Amanda Mineer is joined by Gretchen Smith. She is the founder of Code of Vets, a non-profit organization that continues to provide all kinds of support to veterans all across the country. Gretchen Smith is an air force veteran that served over four and a half years. Three of these years in the air force were spent overseas in Germany. She grew up in the mountains of North Carolina and talked about how she may not have been great for the air force, but that it was undoubtedly the right...2021-11-1547 min
Veteran's Voice Podcast with Amanda MineerThe Forgotten VeteransHostess Amanda Mineer starts the discussion about the incarceration of veterans with paralegal and Gulf War veteran Violet Roman. One of the reasons why veterans get incarcerated is due to emotional breakdown from their physical or mental disabilities. Most of these vets are found in prisons to prevent them from self-harm or avoid harm around others. The two women share their stories on how these veterans behave and how incarceration affects VA benefits for their families. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, these veterans were often transferred to other prisons, making it harder to pinpoint their case for the V...2021-11-0845 min
Veteran's Voice Podcast with Amanda MineerThe Journey of A Veteran AttorneyAs someone who grew up with values and respect for the military, hostess Amanda Mineer shares her story of how she became a veteran attorney for veterans who suffered from disabilities during and after their service.Before the path she is set on today, Amanda was a business attorney for 10 years. Her life began to change as her veteran friend could no longer hold down a job after the VA saw him incompetent due to his mental health. They were referred to a veteran service officer and a retired Vietnam veteran named Mike Schuster and kindly aided...2021-11-0446 min
San Diego SyndicatedAmanda Mineer - Veterans PTSVeteran appeals attorney Amanda Mineer discusses resources for veterans suffering from Post Traumatic Stress.2021-08-1906 min
San Diego SyndicatedAmanda Mineer - VA appealsAmanda Vineer discusses how Veterans Law Group helps veterans navigate the VA system.2021-02-2806 min