Veteran's Voice Podcast with Amanda Mineer

In 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 claims
• Clarifying the difference between VA disability claims and Camp Lejeune water lawsuits
• Explaining the Veterans Law Group’s contingency fee ...

In 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 homes
• Activities and initiatives of the organization to support veterans across the country
• The positive camaraderie and sisterhood of the female vets who volunteer for pin-ups
• How vets c...

In 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 procedure
• How the PACT Act could inadvertently slow the VA claims process
• The role of the Veterans Law Group in helping vets navigate and appeal VA claims
• Discussing the legal and compensatory technicalities behind VA appeals
• Import...

In 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 Afghanistan
• Blue Water Navy claims for Vietnam Veterans and presumed Agent Orange exposure
• How The 6th Branch, a 501(c)(3) non-profit run by veterans, serves their local c...

In 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 claims
• Navigating the process of calling the VA about your claim status
• How to utilize inquiries to your Congressional representative to assist your VA disability claim process
• Understandi...

In 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 claim
• Importance of advocacy in pursuing your VA disability claim
• What determines effective dates? (Nehmer case)
• How long should VA disability claims take?

Broadcast date: October 4, 2022

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In 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 PTSD
• Understanding some of the limitations of C&P exams
• Using the McGrath case to optimize effective date for claims

Call-in Guests: Lt. Col. Martin and James, US Army veteran denied 6x for foot injury

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Veterans 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 initi...

Veterans 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 su...

For 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 dis...

For 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:<...

As 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 bul...

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....

The 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 automatic...

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 t...

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 he...

This 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 s...

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...

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...