Booking a consult is a big step — it means you’re ready to explore your VA benefits and finally get the support you’ve earned. But for many veterans, that first call can come with questions, uncertainty, or even a little anxiety.
What should you expect? How can you prepare? And what happens after the call?
Here are the top five things to know before your Woobie consult — so you can feel confident, clear, and ready to move forward.
1. You Don’t Need to Have Everything Figured Out
Seriously — that’s what the call is for.
A lot of veterans worry they’ll be asked detailed questions they don’t know how to answer. But the truth is, our job is to walk you through it.
You don’t need:
- A perfect memory of every medical appointment
- All your documents in front of you
- A technical understanding of how ratings work
You just need to show up, be honest, and share what you’re dealing with. We’ll help sort the rest.
2. This Isn’t a Sales Pitch — It’s a Strategy Session
Your consult isn’t about pressure or promises. It’s about figuring out whether your situation matches what we can help with — and if so, how.
On the call, we’ll likely cover:
- What conditions you’re dealing with
- Your past experience with the VA (if any)
- Your goals for compensation or re-evaluation
- Where you’re stuck — or what’s holding you back
Whether you decide to work with us or not, you’ll walk away with more clarity than you had before.
3. We Speak “VA” So You Don’t Have To
The VA process is complex on purpose — but you don’t need to become an expert to get what you’ve earned.
We’ll translate:
- VA rating language
- What paperwork means
- What comes next (and when)
You’ll always know why we’re doing something, and what to expect at every step. That’s part of the trust we build.
4. There Are No Bad Questions
Some veterans worry their questions are too small, too basic, or not worth asking. Don’t.
Every claim is different. Every story matters. Whether you’re just getting started or trying again after a denial, your consult is a safe space to get answers — without judgment or confusion.
Want to ask:
- “What if my conditions weren’t documented right?”
- “Can I apply even though I was never deployed?”
- “What happens if they say no?”
Ask away. We’re here for all of it.
5. This Could Be the Step That Changes Everything
We’ve seen it happen thousands of times: a veteran books a consult not knowing what to expect — and walks away with a clear plan, new confidence, and the beginning of a real change in their life.
A consult doesn’t guarantee anything. But it opens the door to action. To support. To progress.
If you’ve booked your call, you’re already ahead of where you were. The next step is just showing up.
Final Tip: Review the VA Benefits Guide Before the Call
If you want to come in with a little more background, Woobie’s guide breaks down how the VA process works, what to expect after filing, and how compensation levels are set.
Or — just come as you are. We’ve got you.