Buddy Letters That Actually Work
Who This Book Is For
- Veterans needing witness statements not in records
- Veterans filing PTSD claims needing stressor…
- Buddies who want to help but don’t know what to write
- Veterans with weak buddy letters that didn’t help
What You'll Get
- Templates buddies can actually follow
- Clear instructions to share with witnesses
- Letters that meet VA evidence requirements
- Strategies to request help the right way
What You'll Learn
- What witnesses need to say, in their words
- How to ask for help without awkwardness
- Real examples from successful claims
- Legal requirements that make statements valid
From the Book
Your squad leader saw you get blown off your feet by that IED. Your bunkmate heard you screaming from nightmares every night. Your battle buddy watched your back give out carrying that equipment. These people want to help you—they just don't know how to put it in writing.
The VA doesn't need to hear that you were a 'squared-away soldier' or that you 'always completed the mission.' They need specific details about specific incidents. They need dates (or at least timeframes). They need firsthand observations, not opinions. This book gives you the exact templates and instructions to share with your buddies so their letters actually help your claim.
Related Questions
- The VA denied my claim, saying my condition was caused by smoking. I’ve never smoked in my life. How do I fix this and fight the denial?
- How do you go about getting an outside source to write you a Nexus letter?
- I have a 70% PTSD rating and was diagnosed with sleep apnea by the VA, but they said it’s not service connected. How can I get my sleep apnea rated?
Related Tips
More Resources
- View All Books — Complete VA Claim Starter Pack series
- Free Templates — Ready-to-copy letters and worksheets
- Guides — Step-by-step tutorials for your claim