Operational Costs for Veterans Paying It Forward

We at Veterans Paying It Forward, devote our time resources to those who have served this great country. Veterans face their own unique set of challenges when trying to obtain their rightfully earned benefits. According to the VA, In December 2018 the average time to complete a disability claim was 109.6 days … Providing that the claim has been completed properly or your files don’t mysteriously go missing from the VA.

Suicide rates for US veterans is nearly 61% greater than that of the general population and veterans are most vulnerable to suicide within the first few years after discharge . For some, it’s hard to seek help. In many cases help is dire.

Over the years, the number of vets that we serve has increased from a few to a few hundred, however the funding has not. It’s not uncommon to drive from San Diego to Hemet, Palm Desert, or Orange County all in one day accompanying vets to their C&P and other exams that are necessary as part of the claims process. The average age of our Veterans is increasing and the level of their mobility is decreasing. All entrances into our home require climbing stairs, which is next to impossible for those in wheel chairs or canes and veterans that are not using any type of help to walk climbing the stairs can be quite difficult. The claims process is already arduous and to add to their anxiety, stress and physical pain is not helpful.

A fine example of what we do on a daily basis can be summed up perfectly by our friend and sister veteran Paula Kemp below. In this interview, Paula describes her experience and how we at Veterans Paying It Forward have helped her be successful, not only with her own claim, but also how we have aided Veteran Sisters in becoming a powerful force in veteran's advocacy. Thank you Paula for paying it forward!