Episode 17: From Veteran to Coach—Why We Help Fellow Veterans Navigate VA Disability

What inspires a veteran to dedicate their career to helping other veterans? In this episode of The War Room, the VEV coaching team shares their personal journeys as they discuss From Veteran to Coach: Why We Help Fellow Veterans Navigate VA Disability. They reflect on how their own VA disability struggles and the support they received through Veterans Educating Veterans inspired them to become coaches. Through honest stories and firsthand experiences, they explain why helping fellow veterans has become more than a job—it's a mission. In this episode, we cover: -How each VEV coach's personal VA disability journey led them to become veteran coaches. -The challenges of transitioning from careers in healthcare, law enforcement, and business into serving veterans full-time. -Why being denied or underrated by the VA became the motivation to help other veterans avoid the same struggles. -Robert Pinero's story of founding Veterans Educating Veterans after being turned away by multiple attorneys and discovering a better path through education. -The life-changing impact of helping veterans receive the benefits they've earned—and why some of the biggest successes go beyond disability ratings. -The sacrifices, risks, and family support it took to build Veterans Educating Veterans from the ground up. -Why education, persistence, and veterans helping veterans remain at the heart of everything VEV does. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction: Veterans Educating Veterans and the War Room 01:26 - Disclaimer: Educational Purposes Only 01:37 - Coach James Introduces His Story 02:12 - Struggling With Disability Ratings 03:12 - Joining VEV Full Time 05:43 - Why Helping Veterans Mattered 07:26 - Cody’s Transition From Law Enforcement 08:31 - Hitting A Wall With VA Claims 09:55 - Choosing VEV Over Law Enforcement 10:22 - Changing Veterans’ Lives 11:11 - Why Robert Started VEV 12:26 - VA Frustration Begins 14:22 - Building A Mission To Help Veterans 15:28 - The Turning Point Case 17:20 - A Life-Changing Claim Win 18:44 - Why Coaching Became His Purpose 19:30 - Early Business Struggles 21:17 - Word Of Mouth Growth 22:42 - Real Impact On Veterans’ Lives 24:06 - Explaining Veteran Rights 25:17 - Closing Remarks and Final Thoughts Whether you're navigating your own VA disability claim or simply want to hear the stories behind the people helping veterans every day, this episode offers an inside look at the passion, purpose, and experiences that drive the VEV team. You'll come away with a better understanding of why veteran-to-veteran guidance matters and the impact it can have on the lives of those who served. Resources & Links: Veterans Educating Veterans VA Disability Benefits System Connect with Robert Pinero and the Team: Website: https://veteranseducatingveterans.com/ Facebook:   / vevcoaching   Instagram:   / vevcoaching24   LinkedIn:   / veterans-educating-veterans   TikTok:   / vevcoaching