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Vets with Benefits#13: Earning It All After Service with Justin CrossJustin Cross is a U.S. Navy veteran, former Lockheed Martin flight test engineer, and the founder of Earn It All, a program built on four pillars, health, wealth, victory, and respect. From serving on fighter jets after 9/11 to working on the cutting-edge F-22 and F-35 programs, Justin’s journey reflects discipline, resilience, and a commitment to accountability that he now teaches to veterans and civilians alike.In this episode Justin opens up about his own struggles navigating the VA system, including waiting ten years to file his first claim. He shares how stigma, pr...
2025-09-191h 00
Vets with Benefits#12 Thousands Of VA Exams May Have Been MishandledThousands of PACT Act (Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics) exams may have been conducted by VA doctors before they completed required training, putting benefits at risk. In this episode, Todd Wesche breaks down the new VA Office of Inspector General report exposing serious failures in how compensation exams were handled. He explains what the findings mean for veterans who filed claims in 2023, the difference between VA and contractor compliance rates, and what steps you can take if your claim was denied or underrated. This episode gives veterans the critical information they need to protect their benefits and correct potential...
2025-09-1309 min
Vets with Benefits#11: Finding Purpose After Service With Aaron WilliamsonFor veterans struggling with the VA and life after service, Aaron Williamson’s story is proof there is a way forward. Aaron is a Marine veteran, celebrity trainer, and fitness professional with over 27 years of experience. He has trained Hollywood icons like Dwayne Johnson, Jamie Foxx, and J.K Simmons but his success comes from a foundation of resilience. From serving in Iraq to facing homelessness and PTSD, Aaron rebuilt his life through discipline and fitness, and now shares his hard-earned philosophy on health, mindset, and transformation.In this episode, Todd Wesche and Aaron di...
2025-09-1155 minVets with Benefits#10 VA Cost of Living Adjustment And Why It Is Not A Pay RaiseMore money does not always mean more value. VA COLA is designed to hold the line on your buying power, not give you a true pay raise. In this episode Todd explains the difference between a VA cost of living adjustment and a pay raise, why that distinction matters to your budget, and what the pending COLA bill would actually cover. He breaks down CPI, shows how inflation math works in plain language, reviews the risk that Congress may delay or skip COLA, and outlines practical options to improve your financial position regardless of the vote.
2025-08-2908 minVets with Benefits#9: VA Combined Ratings ExplainedNearly every veteran runs into complicated VA math, and it rarely adds up the way you think. Why does ten percent plus ten percent equal nineteen, and why do so many veterans fall short of 100 percent even with multiple disabilities? In this episode of Vets with Benefits, Todd Wesche breaks down the confusing world of VA combined ratings. He explains how disabilities are calculated under 38 CFR 4.25, why veterans face diminishing returns when adding conditions, and how TDIU provides a path to full compensation. With clear analogies and real-world examples, Todd gives veterans the knowledge to set expectations and make...
2025-08-2209 minVets with Benefits#8: Linking Sleep Apnea to Service Through ObesitySleep apnea is a claim that’s frequently denied by the VA… but a new legal ruling may have just opened the door for thousands of veterans. In this episode, I explain how the Adams v. Collins decision allows obesity to be recognized as a disability when it’s caused by another service-connected condition, and why that matters for veterans whose sleep apnea is linked to weight gain. We’ll cover the medical science behind the connection, the VA’s current sleep apnea rating system, and why acting under today’s rules could be critical before proposed changes take effect.
2025-08-1519 minVets with Benefits#7: What The One Big Beautiful Bill Means For VeteransIn this episode of Vets with Benefits, VA attorney Todd Wesche breaks down what the recently enacted H.R. 1 “One Big Beautiful Bill” means for veterans, especially disabled veterans. While the law doesn’t directly change VA benefits, it does make significant updates to SNAP (food stamps), Medicaid, and the tax treatment of forgiven student loans for disabled veterans.If you’re a veteran who’s been denied benefits, never filed a claim, or you’re already service-connected but rely on these programs, you need to understand the changes and the exemptions so you can protect your benefits. To...
2025-08-0812 minVets with Benefits#6: Denied for Weight-Related Issues? Why You Need to Re-File Your VA Claim NOWA new federal court case may change how the VA handles something affecting over 70% of veterans. In this episode I break down Adams v. Collins, a landmark 2025 decision that redefines how the VA evaluates obesity as a disability. If your weight gain is linked to PTSD, chronic pain, medications, or other service-connected conditions, this ruling could qualify you for VA benefits that were previously inaccessible. I cover what caused the legal shift, what “functional impairment of earning capacity” means, and the steps veterans should take now to take advantage of this opportunity. Chapters(0...
2025-08-0109 minVets with Benefits#5: The Stigma of DisabilityToo many veterans are silently struggling, believing they’re “not disabled enough” to seek help. In this episode I break down the harmful stigma around VA disability, and explain why your conditions are valid and recognized by the VA. Strength doesn’t mean silence and disability benefits aren't charity, they acknowledge, and honor the cost of your service. If you’ve ever downplayed your symptoms or delayed filing a claim out of pride, shame, or fear of being judged, it’s time to rethink what it means to be a “strong” veteran.Chapters(00:00) Introd...
2025-07-2411 minVets with Benefits#4: Deployed to LA Protests? What You Need to Know About VA ClaimsThousands of National Guard and Marine Corps troops were recently deployed to Los Angeles in response to escalating protests tied to ICE operations, but are these service members eligible for VA benefits? In this episode Todd Wesche explains how the June 2025 Title 10 activation changes everything for Service members, and what makes this different from standard state duty. From tear gas exposure to legal uncertainties, we break down the real risks you’re facing and why thorough documentation could be the key to your future VA claim. If you or someone you know was deployed to Los Angeles, th...
2025-07-1710 minVets with Benefits#3: VA Bylaws Changes, Understanding “Legally Protected Status” & Non-Discrimination RightsRecent changes to VA policy have sparked confusion and concern among veterans; especially around non-discrimination protections. In this episode, Todd Wesche breaks down what “legally protected status” means and what that really means for your access to care. While major news reports claim the change may open the door to discrimination, the White House strongly denies this. Todd explains what’s actually changed, how it fits within federal civil rights law, and what steps veterans can take if they experience biased treatment. This episode provides verified, unbiased information to help you navigate these changes. C...
2025-07-0306 minVets with Benefits#1: DENIED! My Story & Why I Started This PodcastYou served. You sacrificed. And now? You're told to wait, fight, or worse—just “suck it up.”In this premiere episode of Vets With Benefits, I open up about the exact battle many of you are still fighting: getting the benefits you’ve earned. I’m Todd Wesche, a U.S. Air Force veteran and VA-accredited attorney and like so many of you, I was denied. Despite knowing the system inside and out, I was rejected when I filed my own claim.This show was born out of that pain and the years of watching other vets...
2025-06-2603 minVets with Benefits#2: Please Don't Thank Me for My ServiceThis one might make you uncomfortable and that’s okay. In this episode, I ask something that might sound counterintuitive: please stop thanking me for my service. Not because your intentions are bad. But because for many veterans, those five words don’t land as gratitude but like a gut punch.You’ll hear why well-meaning gestures can reopen old wounds, how the “hero” narrative often misses the truth, and what real support actually looks like. If you’ve ever wondered what veterans really want in return for their service, this is the episode that lays it out.It’s tim...
2025-06-2611 min
Nuanez NowNuanez Now November 1, 2024 - Hour 2 - Prep FootballColter Nuanez and Rajiem Seabrook finish off the week of state football playoff previews by hearing from head coaches Dane Oliver (Missoula Sentinel), Levi Wesche (Bozeman), Todd Hughes (Missoula Loyola) and Matt Johnson (Missoula Big Sky).
2024-11-0248 min
Profit First for LawyersShould You Really Be Doing That?
Make the Most of Your Time
What is the highest and best use of your time? That is the question we tackle in this episode of the Profit First For Lawyers podcast.
Zoey (previously in ep.4) returns to the show with some news about her new role on Team RJon. She also shares how RJon’s advice encouraged her to take a long-held dream and turn it into a reality.
RJon in the Studio
When it comes to how we value our time, RJon holds no punches. Just because you can do...
2023-09-0515 minProfit First for LawyersShould You Really Be Doing That?Make the Most of Your Time
What is the highest and best use of your time? That is the question we tackle in this episode of the Profit First For Lawyers podcast.
Zoey (previously in ep.4) returns to the show with some news about her new role on Team RJon. She also shares how RJon’s advice encouraged her to take a long-held dream and turn it into a reality.
RJon in the Studio
When it comes to how we value our time, RJon holds no punches. Just because you can do a task does no...
2023-09-0515 minProfit First for LawyersStop Getting Paid in Compliments
Are you trying to get paid in compliments versus real money?
We often think that by being nice and not asking for the money we deserve, we’re doing our clients a favor. However, what you’re actually doing is showing them that since you’re not willing to fight for yourself, you’re not willing to fight for them.
In the episode of the Profit First For Lawyers podcast, RJon offers more insight about why you’re not doing yourself or anyone else any favors when you don’t stand up and ask for what you des...
2023-06-3008 minProfit First for LawyersStop Getting Paid in ComplimentsAre you trying to get paid in compliments versus real money?
We often think that by being nice and not asking for the money we deserve, we’re doing our clients a favor. However, what you’re actually doing is showing them that since you’re not willing to fight for yourself, you’re not willing to fight for them.
In the episode of the Profit First For Lawyers podcast, RJon offers more insight about why you’re not doing yourself or anyone else any favors when you don’t stand up and ask for what you des...
2023-06-3008 min
The Life and Legacy ShowSpecial Guest Todd Wesche Discusses Veterans' BenefitsIf you are a veteran or know a veteran, this episode is for you. Tim interviews fellow attorney, Todd Wesche, of Vetus Legal, a law firm helping veterans nationwide get the benefits they deserve. Tim and Todd, both veterans themselves, discuss the challenges in working with the Veterans Administration. Todd has some very helpful tips for any veteran who may suspect they have a service-related disability. Please share this important episode with all the veterans in your life!
2022-08-0626 min