The War Room
VEV War Room is where veterans get real answers—no fluff, no fear-mongering, no nonsense.
Hosted by Robert Pinero, Founder and Head Coach of Veterans Educating Veterans (VEV), this podcast breaks down the VA disability system the way it actually works. We talk about VA claims, increases, appeals, DBQs, nexus letters, mental health ratings, and the mistakes that cost veterans years and tens of thousands of dollars.
This is not theory. This is field-tested coaching based on real claims, real decisions, and real outcomes.
Inside the War Room, we tackle:
- VA disability claims and rating strategy
- Mental health, secondary conditions, and continuity of symptoms
- Fear around filing claims while working
- Common VA denials and how to fight them
- How to protect your effective date
- What the VA doesn’t explain—but expects you to know
If you’re a veteran who wants clarity, control, and results—not confusion—this podcast is for you.
No scripts. No corporate filters. Just straight talk to help you win your claim and protect your future.
🎖️ You served. Now let’s make sure the system serves you back.
Episodes
10 episodes
Episode 10: Secondary Conditions Veterans Miss
This episode breaks down Secondary Conditions and how many veterans miss additional ratings by only focusing on the primary condition instead of the full impact on their body and daily life.In this episode, we cover:Ho...
Episode 9: What Not To Say At A C&P Exam
This episode breaks down What Not To Say At A C&P Exam and how the way you communicate can make or break your VA disability claim. In this episode, we cover:Why saying “I’m fine” or “today is a good day” can w...
Episode 8: The Biggest Mistakes Veterans Make
This episode breaks down the most common mistakes veterans make when filing VA disability claims.A lot of veterans think getting denied means they don’t qualify—but most of the time, something is just missing or done incorrectly.<...
Episode 7:Why the VA Says Not Service Connected
This episode breaks down what the VA really means when they say “not service connected.”A lot of veterans hear that and think their claim is over—but most of the time, something is just missing.We walk through how the VA actually ...
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Episode 6: TDIU vs 100% P&T
This episode clears up one of the most misunderstood topics in the VA system: TDIU vs 100% P&T.A lot of veterans hear “100%” and assume it all works the same but it doesn’t.TDIU is about your ability to work....
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Episode 5: How Veterans Actually Get to 100%
This episode breaks down how veterans actually get to 100% and why most are chasing it the wrong way.We cover what really moves your rating forward:VA math and why your ratings don’t add upSecondary ...
Episode 4: Questions and Answers with the Coaches
This episode is a Q&A with our coaches, covering real experiences veterans go through in the VA process.From opening confusing VA letters to dealing with denials, delays, and mistakes that can hurt your claim we break it down i...
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Episode 3: Will I Lose My Job If I File For My Rating?
In Episode 3 of The War Room, we break down one of the biggest questions veterans ask when considering filing for VA disability:“If I file for this rating… will I lose my job?”Many veterans hesitate to file because t...
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