Hello just wanted to give a little bit of information about myself.

  • Help is on the Way

Yes, finally, I secured a job with The Veteran Affairs. Oh happy day, I know they will provide understanding and accommodations to make sure I am employed for many years to come. After all they pride themselves on being the biggest employer for disabled veterans. Boy was I wrong. Working on the inside and having firsthand knowledge of on how things work the stress and disappointment of having veterans were being treated being to take a mental and physical toll on me. Then came the letdown. There weren’t many options or accommodations for those in need. I guess the extra points given for disabled veterans didn’t mean much. I was truly disappointed. I loved helping veterans. Wow! If the VA couldn’t help me, I knew outside employment would once again be challenging. The light in my fire was about to burn out. Or be blown out which ever came first.

  • The last Spark

I went through many stages. Stage one was the disappointment. I was disappointed when thinking about the lack or options they offered to not only me but other veterans in my situation. Then came stage 2, relief. Relief that I wouldn’t have to deal with the stress and my medical condition anymore. Oh, and the dreaded anger and frustration stage. This stage was the worst because in this stage the realization of a 9-5 wasn’t in my future due to disability. Once thing I knew I was still going to help veterans just from another angle. And just like most flames before you blow them out there’s always that last spark. And what a spark it was.

  • The Childhood Dream

Growing up I knew early that I would be a third-generation sailor. After four years of Navy ROTC it was time for done my cracker jacks uniform, BLUE AND GOLD apparel and set sail on my journey. Anchors Away. What a great journey it was. From a West Coast Seabee to a Pentagon Princess things were good. Unfortunately, my dreams of a lifer were cut short due to illness/injury, and towards the end of my career I was forced to take a military retirement.

  • The State of Confusion

Like many of you I soon realized after military life wasn’t so grand. Between doctors’ appointments, and medical issues maintaining a job and or career was impossible. I worked with a very known organization who put in my application and that was it. After receiving several denial letters from the VA and not receiving the help I gave up. After obtaining my college degree (which took forever due to my disability). I finally received the perfect job.

  • The Game Plan:

While nearing the end of my resignation and working in the compensation and pension the game was about to start. But I had to learn how to play the game before started. Practices were intense. From taking notes to watched training videos given to the raters to learning little terms and code words in lay statements and evidence for those claims rated highly favorable. I was determined to learn all I could about compensation and pension before I created my team a started to play. After all, if you can’t play on someone else’s team create your own. (That sounds as if it could be a quote from the movie “The Water Boy”.) And just like flame was blown out and Team Welles Solutions Veteran Services (WSVS) was created. Finally, the team was ready to go on the court and win games. But first we I needed to take care of the legal side. After extensive studying, preparing, and testing My official VA Accreditation through the Office of General Counsel was in place. VA accreditation is for the sole purpose of preparing, presenting, and prosecuting claims before The Department of Veteran Affairs. (Now the team is ready to play ball and the game is against the VA. The rule of the game is to ensure Veterans and their family members receive appropriate representation on their VA benefits claims. Specializing in Veteran Benefits & Compensation is one of greatest achievements. My pride is helping veterans get compensated correctly. I will admit this is not an easy task but I now know….. 

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