Hayes VA Readiness & Clarity Coaching
What’s Included
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1 weekly 60-90 min 1:1 step by step guidance/coaching
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 we can fill out together 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 4 weeks
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Week 1 – Big Picture, Story Mapping & Records Overview
We start with your story and what the VA actually needs to see.
Go through your service history, key events, current rating (if any), and goals
Build your VA timeline and “big picture” so your claim has a clear narrative
Set up a simple folder structure (digital or physical) for all your VA documents
Create an initial document list using what you already have (service records, medical records, buddy letters, etc.)
You’ll walk away from Week 1 knowing exactly what your claim is about, what you’re aiming for, and where your important documents live.
Week 2 – Evidence Organization, Gaps & Symptom Logs
Now we turn your life and paperwork into usable, organized evidence.
Refine your folder structure and document list
Identify what’s missing in your records and outline clear next steps to get it
Create or review your symptom logs so they actually reflect your day-to-day reality
Connect your symptoms to:
Work and income
Daily tasks (sleep, driving, chores, concentration, etc.)
Relationships, family life, and social situations
You’ll leave Week 2 with an organized system and a clear list of what to gather next, plus symptom logs that back up your claim.
Week 3 – C&P Exam Readiness + Strategy & Decisions
We prep you for your C&P & future exams and make sure your next move with the VA is intentional.
What to expect at a C&P exam (and what it’s not)
What the examiner is really looking for: function, consistency, and history
How to prepare ethically:
No memorized scripts
No exaggeration
Ground everything in your real life and your logs
Build exam notes that reflect your actual daily life so you don’t freeze or forget important details
Align your goals with where you are in the VA process:
File now?
Appeal?
Wait?
Add or adjust claims?
You’ll finish Week 3 feeling prepared for the C&P and clearer about what move to make next.
Week 4 – Final Roadmap, Review & Next Steps
We pull everything together into a clear written plan you can follow.
Review your organized evidence and symptom logs as one complete picture
Finalize your written 12–24 month roadmap, including:
What to file and when
What evidence to add and how
Key dates, milestones, and decision points
Set concrete next steps for the next 30–90 days so you’re not stuck wondering “now what?”
Discuss whether Alumni support makes sense for you and what that would look like
You’ll leave Week 4 with a realistic, step-by-step roadmap for your VA claim and the confidence of knowing what you’re doing and why.
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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