VetClaims
Naval Academy graduate, commissioned Surface Warfare Officer, and disabled veteran applying research discipline to advocacy. Evidence-driven and written in language the VA accepts.
Claims succeed when evidence is clear and the record speaks the VA's language. I have been through the VA wringer. I've worked to understand the standards of proof and the weight of documentation. My education, training, and experience equips me to bridge military service with rigorous, evidence driven advocacy.
I translate peer-reviewed research and VA standards into concise, defensible documentation tailored to your case and your provider.
For veterans with both diagnoses documented. The letter presents a clear, evidence-backed causal opinion, supported by legal precedent, and written from a behavioral science perspective. It can be submitted in a claim in place of a medical nexus, though an Independent Medical Opinion is still advised.
A clear framework for private medical providers. The template explains secondary service connection under 38 CFR, outlines M21-1 standards of proof, and applies the reasonable doubt rule. It guides providers to connect diagnoses, symptoms, and opinion in language the VA recognizes.
A streamlined template for the VA's Disability Benefits Questionnaire. Providers can enter diagnoses, document symptoms, and state an opinion in clear language the VA accepts, making the process more efficient and reliable.
My professional path began in uniform. As a commissioned officer I served aboard forward-deployed warships and later supported Navy personnel operations. After leaving active service, I pursued advanced education in psychology and organizational systems. That work connected the precision of engineering with the human factors that drive performance and resilience. Today I continue to unite operational leadership with scientific rigor, guided by the same principles of mission success and accountability.