Freedom Claims Agency

10/29/2025

🇺🇸 Supporting Those Who Served – Weekly Veteran Organization Spotlight 🎯

Each week, Freedom Claims Agency proudly highlights an organization that makes a meaningful difference in the lives of veterans, service members, and their families. This week, we’re showcasing a group that offers connection, healing, and purpose through the great outdoors.

This week’s spotlight goes to:
🪖🎣 Honor and Valor Outdoors 🦌

Founded in 2015 by a small group of friends with a big idea, Honor and Valor Outdoors is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that offers free guided fishing and hunting trips to veterans. Their mission is straightforward but impactful: give veterans the chance to reconnect with nature, enjoy meaningful outdoor experiences, and build bonds with others—all at no cost to them.

Their approach is intentionally personal. Most trips are one-on-one guided outings designed to give veterans a peaceful, private, and restorative experience. For those seeking camaraderie, they also host group events that foster connection and peer support. Veterans are welcome to bring a guest, family member, or friend, regardless of military status.

Founded in 2015 by a small group of friends with a big idea, Honor and Valor Outdoors is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that offers free guided fishing and hunting trips to veterans. Their mission is straightforward but impactful: give veterans the chance to reconnect with nature, enjoy meaningful outdoor experiences, and build bonds with others—all at no cost.

Behind each event is a dedicated volunteer board of six members who make sure every detail—from logistics to accommodations—is handled with care. No one is paid; their reward is in the impact they have on the lives of those who have served.

From lakeside fishing to peaceful mornings in the woods, Honor and Valor Outdoors helps veterans find healing and connection where it often begins: in the open air, far from the noise.

📢 How You Can Support or Get Involved:
✅ Visit: honorandvaloroutdoors.com
✅ Facebook: Honor and Valor Outdoors
✅ Apply to participate, donate, or help spread the word

🙏 Thank you, Honor and Valor Outdoors, for creating a space for peace, purpose, and renewal—one outdoor adventure at a time.

10/27/2025

🩺 TYPE II DIABETES and VA DISABILITY – Are You Getting the Right Rating?
Whether you were diagnosed during service, after discharge, or it developed because of another service-connected condition — you might qualify for VA disability compensation.

📌 If you served in areas where Agent Orange exposure is presumed (Vietnam, Thailand, Blue Water Navy, Korean DMZ), VA automatically links your diabetes to your service — no need to prove the cause.

📌 But you do NOT need to be an Agent Orange veteran to qualify. You might also qualify if you're service-connected for other reasons.

✔️ You were diagnosed while on active duty
✔️ It appeared within one year of separation
✔️ It was caused or worsened by another service-connected condition, such as:
– PTSD (due to stress and medications)
– Sleep apnea or obesity
– Steroid medications are used to treat other conditions

📊 VA rates Type II Diabetes from 10% to 100% based on:
• Use of insulin or oral meds
• Restricted diet
• Whether your activity is medically limited
• Hospitalizations and frequent provider visits
• Serious complications like neuropathy, vision loss, or kidney problems

💥 Secondary Conditions Count Too!
If your diabetes has led to other health problems — like nerve damage, erectile dysfunction, eye issues, or depression — you may be entitled to additional ratings.

📷 Check out the full diabetes rating breakdown below 👇

🚫 Think your rating is too low or your claim was denied?

Let Freedom Claims Agency help you take the next step toward the rating you deserve.

🔗 Website link in comments — or message us directly today.

10/22/2025

🇺🇸 Supporting Those Who Served – Weekly Veteran Organization Spotlight 🪖

Each week, Freedom Claims Agency proudly features an organization that makes a significant difference in the lives of veterans, service members, and their families. This week, we are proud to highlight a group that not only raises awareness but also provides tangible, hands-on support to those who need it most.

This week’s spotlight goes to:
🕊️ Angels To Heroes

Angels to Heroes is a nonprofit organization that leverages outdoor activities and camaraderie to address the effects of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and lower su***de rates among military personnel, veterans, and first responders—all at no cost to those they serve.

Through experiences that foster trust, healing, and connection, Angels to Heroes offers opportunities for heroes to rediscover purpose, joy, and peace in nature and shared experiences. Their programs include:

🎯 Hunting Trips
🎣 Fishing Adventures
🛶 Kayaking Excursions
🥾 Hiking Outings
⚾ Sporting Events
… and much more.

By creating safe, supportive outdoor spaces, Angels to Heroes not only addresses the invisible wounds of trauma but also builds lifelong bonds and resilience within veteran and first responder communities.

📢 How You Can Support or Get Involved:
✅ Visit: angelstoheroes.org
✅ Facebook: Angels To Heroes
✅ Donate, attend events, or volunteer your time to lift up our everyday heroes

🙏 Thank you to Angels to Heroes for demonstrating unwavering love and support to those who’ve dedicated their lives to protecting others. Your efforts make a meaningful difference—one family, one mission, one hero at a time.

10/15/2025

🇺🇸 Supporting Those Who Served – Weekly Veteran Organization Spotlight 🥾🪖

Each week, Freedom Claims Agency proudly showcases an organization that makes a meaningful difference in the lives of veterans, service members, and their families. This week, we’re honored to highlight a group that’s not only raising awareness but also providing tangible, boots-on-the-ground support to those who need it most.

This week’s spotlight goes to:
🪖 92 for 22

92 for 22 is a Michigan nonprofit dedicated to preventing veteran su***de and supporting those dealing with PTSD, depression, and the challenges of transitioning after service. Named after the tragic statistic that roughly 22 veterans die by su***de each day, the organization is motivated by a strong commitment to action, advocacy, and maintaining ongoing connections.

Their approach combines awareness-building events—such as ruck marches and community gatherings—with a focus on connection and visibility. They also offer direct, tangible support to veterans and their families when it’s needed most. The help they offer is both personal and impactful—removing everyday obstacles that can become overwhelming during tough times.

Over the past year, 92 for 22 has continued to grow its outreach and expand its impact. With the help of generous donors and dedicated volunteers, they have been able to:

• Respond to urgent needs by providing financial assistance for housing, transportation, and essential home repairs
• Fund life-changing resources such as service dog training and mental health support
• Build community through veteran-exclusive events that foster camaraderie, connection, and healing
• Support grieving families during times of tragedy with compassionate aid
• Uplift veteran homes via local partnership projects focused on improving living conditions
• Raise awareness through their annual Veteran Su***de Awareness Walk and ongoing public outreach efforts

Every initiative reflects 92 for 22’s core belief: no veteran should ever feel alone, forgotten, or without options. Their work is deeply rooted in community, and their support is always guided by the real needs of those they serve.

📢 How You Can Support or Get Involved:
✅ Website: 92for22.org
✅ Facebook: 92 for 22
✅ Donate, volunteer, sponsor a ruck, or attend an event to show your support

🙏 Thank you to 92 for 22 for being a consistent support for veterans and their families—meeting them where they are, walking beside them through their challenges, and reminding them they are never alone.

10/10/2025

🪖 Join the 13th Annual Veteran Su***de Awareness March

Hosted by HOOAH WI, this meaningful event takes place on November 8th in Green Bay and is dedicated to raising awareness about the ongoing crisis of veteran su***de.

Every step taken honors those we've lost and supports those still fighting.

📅 Date: November 8, 2025
📍 Location: Green Bay, WI
🔗 Register now: https://runsignup.com/.../VeteranSu***deAwarenessMarchHOO...

This year’s shirt for the Veteran Su***de Awareness March is ready to be shared!! A huge thank you to HH Agency for bringing the vision to life. 🇺🇸

10/06/2025

🖐️ Do you have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome related to your military service?

You may qualify for VA disability compensation, with ratings up to 70% depending on severity and which hand is affected.

📊 We have created a clear, easy-to-read guide explaining how the VA rates Carpal Tunnel Syndrome under Diagnostic Code 8515. It covers:

✅ The difference in ratings for the dominant vs. the non-dominant hand
✅ What symptoms qualify for each rating level
✅ The most effective medical and personal evidence to support your claim

🟨 Both hands can be rated separately
📝 Surgery is not required to receive compensation
💬 Even mild symptoms may qualify if documented

📷 See the full rating chart below 👇

❌ Disagree with your VA rating?
Freedom Claims Agency is here to help you take the next step toward service connection.

🔗 Visit our website (link in comments) or message us directly for support.

10/03/2025

🇺🇸 This Sunday, let’s welcome our veterans home from the Missions of Honor Freedom to Liberty flight! Join us at Appleton Airport to show support, wave your flags, and cheer them on. Doors open at 11:30am—hope to see you there! 🎉✈️

I will forever remember being welcomed home by my wife and kids last year.

10/02/2025

10/01/2025

🇺🇸 Supporting Those Who Served – Weekly Veteran Organization Spotlight 🎸

Each week, Freedom Claims Agency proudly highlights an organization that makes a difference in the lives of veterans, service members, and their families. This week, we’re amplifying a mission that harnesses the power of music to heal invisible wounds.

This week’s spotlight goes to:
🎶 Guitars For Vets

Guitars for Vets (G4V) is a national nonprofit organization that helps veterans impacted by PTSD and other service-related traumas by empowering them with the healing power of music. Through their structured 10-week program, veterans receive free guitars and personalized instruction. The experience creates a space for healing, focus, and connection. G4V encourages a sense of renewal, camaraderie, and community for those who need it most.

With over 130 chapters nationwide, including one in Appleton, Wisconsin, G4V is making a real difference for veterans by providing a unique and meaningful path to wellness. Their program isn’t just about learning to play an instrument; it’s about giving veterans an outlet for purpose, connection, and healing.

📢 How You Can Support or Get Involved:
✅ Website: guitars4vets.org
✅ Facebook: Guitars For Vets
✅Local Chapter: Guitars For Vets - Appleton, WI
✅ Donate a guitar, volunteer, or support their mission to help more veterans heal through music

🙏 Thank you to Guitars for Vets for transforming compassion into music and giving our veterans a new way to cope with pain and find strength. You’re proof that even gentle sounds can bring powerful healing.

09/24/2025

🇺🇸 Supporting Those Who Served – Weekly Veteran Organization Spotlight 🫡

Each week, Freedom Claims Agency is proud to highlight an organization that makes a real, tangible difference in the lives of those who served. This week, we’re revving the engines and hitting the open road with a nonprofit that’s redefining healing for Wisconsin’s veterans.

This week’s spotlight goes to:
🏍️ Hogs for Heroes

Hogs for Heroes is a family-led nonprofit that gives back to Wisconsin veterans in a deeply personal way—one Harley at a time. Their mission is to heal the mental and physical wounds of injured veterans through the freedom and therapy of motorcycle ownership.

With deep respect for the bond between service and motorcycling, Hogs for Heroes presents a Harley-Davidson motorcycle to a deserving veteran who once found peace on two wheels but can no longer afford it due to the challenges of service. For many veterans, the open road becomes more than a ride—it’s a path to healing, reconnection, and a renewed sense of purpose.

📢 How You Can Support or Get Involved:
✅ Website & Application: hogsforheroeswi.org
✅ Facebook: Hogs for Heroes
✅ Donate: hogsforheroeswi.org

🙏 Thank you to Hogs for Heroes for helping veterans get back on the road, reconnect with themselves, and find their community. Your mission is brave, healing, and as mighty as a Harley roaring through a Wisconsin backroad.

09/22/2025

🎖️ Knee Replacements & VA Disability – What You Need to Know 🦿

I work with many Veterans who are already service-connected for their knee(s), and many are now discussing knee replacement options with their doctors.

The first question they usually ask is:
👉 “What does that mean for my VA rating?”

If you're considering a total or partial knee replacement, it's important to understand how the VA assesses these surgeries under Diagnostic Code 5055.

📊 Temporary 100% Rating
🩺 Chronic residuals can mean 60% or more
📉 Minimum 30% for total replacement — no less

Review this graphic to understand how the VA breaks it down — and don’t forget:

💬 If you’ve had a knee replacement and feel underrated, we can help.

📲 Freedom Claims Agency is here to fight for what you.

09/19/2025

Today, we honor the brave warriors who never made it home.

Prisoners of War and those Missing in Action represent the strength, sacrifice, and resilience of the American fighting spirit.

We carry their courage in our hearts, support their families, and remain committed to our promise: You will never be forgotten.