“This is especially true for a group called Veteran 2 Veteran Info. I was added a couple years back by a friend. Right away I noticed that veterans were coming together in a positive way to support one another.”
One of the biggest benefits of social media is the amount of information that can be found within Facebook groups. Knowledgeable people congregate to answer questions, offer help, and share common interests with likeminded people. While not every group is immune to drama, many put in hard work to run an effective online space for members. This is especially true for a group called Veteran 2 Veteran Info. I was added a couple years back by a friend. Right away I noticed that veterans were coming together in a positive way to support one another.
Among question and answer-style posts, veterans talk about their personal struggles. You might see someone reaching out for emotional support and notice that many, many veterans answer the call to assist a fellow veteran. In that aspect, Veteran 2 Veteran Info has become a beacon of hope to many veterans and service members alike.
The wealth of information found within the group is like nothing I have ever seen. There are so many resources and laws compiled in the group, which helps with assisting veterans on a number of issues. Users can use the group to find exact locations of regulations or references they need to read.
The group has also recently implemented a rule that comments are turned off for questions when accurate answers have been given.
The admins of the group are experienced VSOs who take the time to police the page for inaccurate information. They also don’t allow rude or disrespectful posts. The group has also recently implemented a rule that comments are turned off for questions when accurate answers have been given. This helps mitigate the amount of misinformation that usually occurs when it comes to dealing with the VA. I have learned quite a bit in terms of how the VA operates just by scrolling and searching.
Filing a new claim with the VA can be overwhelming for veterans. Asking for help—especially with behavior health issues—can leave veterans feeling stigmatized. Navigating the VA is also challenging. Since the VA has a lengthy history of dropping the ball, veterans often find representation useful.
Veterans of Foreign Wars and Disabled American Veterans are just two of many organizations that provide veterans with assistance filing a claim with the VA free of charge. Veteran 2 Veteran Info provides extensive recommendations on where to obtain representation. Many veterans also talk about their own experiences and the benefits of using these organizations.
Veterans of Foreign Wars and Disabled American Veterans are just two of many organizations that provide veterans with assistance filing a claim with the VA free of charge.
The group currently contains 464,000 members and routinely encourages members to share the group with other veterans. I have found a ton of relatable content and encouragement through the group. I’ve also educated myself on a few things that don’t even pertain to me.
It’s important for me to understand how the system works for everyone. I have referred many people to the group who come to me with questions. There are always people in the group willing to chat with fellow veterans. That kind of support is a comfort in itself. Offering veterans a centralized place to find resources and support has been very useful to many members of the group.
As the creator of the group—Yvonne Maria Brooks—likes to say, “Each one, teach one.”
