Hayes VA Readiness & Clarity Coaching
What’s Included
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6 weekly 60–90 minute 1:1 coaching calls
VA story & timeline mapping – connect your symptoms, events, and claims into a clear narrative
Evidence & records organization – simple folder and tracking system you can keep using
Symptom & event log templates – practical tools you can fill out and update
C&P exam preparation – what to expect, how to talk about your symptoms honestly, and how to organize your notes
12–24 month VA roadmap – a written plan with clear next steps and priorities
Email support between calls for questions and check‑ins during the 6 weeks
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Session 1 – Big Picture & Story Mapping
Your service history, key events, current rating (if any), and goals
Start building your VA timeline and “big picture”
Session 2 – Evidence & Records Organization
Build a simple folder structure and document list
Identify gaps and next steps for gathering records
Session 3 – Symptom Logs & Daily Impact
Create/review your symptom logs
Connect symptoms to work, daily tasks, and relationships
Session 4 – C&P Exam Readiness
What to expect, what the examiner is looking for, and how to prepare ethically
Build exam notes that reflect your real life, not scripts or exaggeration
Session 5 – Strategy & Decisions
Align your goals with where you are in the VA process (file, appeal, wait, etc.)
Begin drafting your 12–24 month roadmap
Session 6 – Final Roadmap & Next Steps
Review your organized evidence and logs
Finalize your written roadmap and next steps
Talk about whether Alumni support makes sense for you
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For some veterans, it makes sense to think about VA + SSDI together.
If that’s you, you can add the SSDI Readiness Bridge to extend your work with me.The add‑on includes:
2 extra 1:1 calls focused on SSDI eligibility, timelines, and strategy
Education on how VA decisions and SSDI can interact
Simple application prep templates (education only)
Email support during the extra 2 weeks
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This membership is only for graduates of the 6‑week program (with or without the SSDI Bridge) who want:
A trusted place to ask questions as new VA letters or decisions arrive
Help prioritizing next steps and evidence over time
Accountability and support as they follow their VA roadmap
What’s Included
One 45–60 minute 1:1 check‑in call per month
Priority messaging access (responses in 1 business day whenever possible)
Review of new VA letters/decisions to help you understand what they mean in plain language
Roadmap tweaks as your situation changes
Template updates & resources as I improve the program tools
Pricing
$149/month – cancel anytime.
There’s no long‑term contract. You can stay for as long as this support is useful.
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One‑Off VA Strategy & Letter Review Session – one 60–75 minute session to review up to 2 VA letters/decisions and outline your next steps