Trisha Penrod

Families, what do you say to a Veteran on Veterans Day?

As families of service members, you may be wondering, “What do you say to a Veteran on Veterans Day?” VA Claims Insider (VACI) Veteran Coach Jon Reid shared that “Veterans day is like a family reunion. It’s a time to reach out to your fellow vets and do a mental health check.” We can honor […]

Ableism is Discrimination Against Veterans

Discrimination against Veterans is a problem. Despite the fact that federal laws make this practice illegal in the workplace, discrimination against Veterans simply cannot be eliminated through laws. Make no mistake, there isn’t an undercurrent of anti-Veteran sentiment in America. Rather the discrimination against Veterans, and especially discrimination against disabled Veterans, is due to an […]

What is Gulf War Syndrome?

If you’ve ever wondered “What is Gulf War Syndrome” stay tuned because this high-value blog post is for YOU! Gulf War Syndrome impacts thousands of veterans who deployed to the Persian Gulf during their service. Also known as Gulf War Illness, the term refers to unexplained chronic symptoms that are usually lifelong.  If you are […]