BLUF:
Veterans are drowning in bad information, outdated advice, and well-meaning but wrong guidance about VA benefits. You need ONE trusted source that cuts through the BS and gives you facts you can count on. Boots 2 Benefits is that Safety Hub.
The Problem: Information Overload Without Quality Control
Every veteran has been there. You ask a simple question about VA benefits and suddenly you’re getting advice from:
• Your buddy who “heard from a guy”
• Facebook groups with 50 different answers to the same question
• VSOs who might not have the latest updates
• Family members who mean well but don’t know military life
• Websites with outdated information from 2015
Real Talk from Sarge:
I’ve watched too many veterans miss deadlines, file wrong paperwork, or give up entirely because they got bad intel. When I was fighting my own 23-year claims battle, I wasted YEARS following advice that sounded right but was dead wrong.
That August 1st clothing allowance deadline we just talked about? Most veterans don’t even know it exists. The ones who do often get conflicting information about who qualifies. That’s $891 annually that veterans are leaving on the table because nobody told them the straight story.
Why “Safety Hub” Matters:
In the military, we had intelligence officers whose job was to separate good intel from garbage. In civilian life, veterans are on their own to figure out what’s accurate and what’s going to cost them money, time, or benefits.
A safety hub means:
• Verified information that’s been fact-checked and updated
• Military perspective from someone who’s actually walked the walk
• No agenda except helping veterans get what they’ve earned
• Real accountability when mistakes happen
💋 KISS – Keep It Simple, Sarge:
I like this analogy and we have all heard it through our service but then it was Keep It Simple, Stupid. Well, you and I are far from stupid! Veterans aren’t stupid – they’re dealing with an unnecessarily complex system that are confusing. You shouldn’t need a law degree to understand your benefits. You shouldn’t have to cross-reference five different websites to get a straight answer. You shouldn’t have to wonder if the person giving you advice actually knows what they’re talking about.
The IGY6 Difference:
This is exactly why the IGY6 Movement exists. Veterans helping veterans with verified, up-to-date information. When you know your source has your back – literally “I’ve Got Your 6” – you can move forward with confidence instead of second-guessing every decision.
We’re not just throwing information at you and hoping it sticks. We’re creating a community where veterans can trust the intel they’re getting because it comes from people who’ve been in the fight.
What a Real Safety Hub Provides:
• Current information (not stuff from 2015 that’s no longer accurate)
• Military context (understanding how military life affects your claims)
• Practical guidance (step-by-step processes, not just theory)
• Accountability (someone who stands behind the advice they give)
• Community support (other veterans who’ve been through the same battles)
Bottom Line:
You’ve already served your country and earned these benefits. You shouldn’t have to become a VA expert just to get what’s rightfully yours. But in a world full of bad information, you need a trusted source that has your back.
That’s what Boots 2 Benefits with our IGY6 Movement are all about – being that safety hub where veterans know they’re getting solid intel from someone who’s actually been there.
Even Sarge isn’t infallible—I’ve been known to mix up my left from my right during formation, so always double-check everything I tell you because while my heart’s in the right place, my brain occasionally goes AWOL, and the last thing we need is a friendly fire incident!
Your Mission:
Stop accepting “good enough” information when it comes to your benefits. Find sources you can trust, verify what you’re told, and remember – you’ve got a community of veterans who have your 6.
You served. You earned it. Now get the reliable information you need to file with confidence.
Stay tactical,
🎖️ Sarge