VLJ Lauren Cryan: It’s just leukemia, so what?
Wesley McCauley Wesley McCauley

VLJ Lauren Cryan: It’s just leukemia, so what?

I should have known the writing was on the wall the second the hearing coordinator uttered “the Judge today is Judge Cryan”. Its just about unheard of to say a Board judge is anti-Veteran. Afterall, the whole point of working for the VA is about helping Veterans. Most judges go above and beyond to help our Veterans, especially ones like “Brad”. Brad never stepped foot in Vietnam, instead he was in nearby Thailand. He got the same douse of Agent Orange, though, as if he had been in Vietnam. As a result, Brad is ate up with leukemia—severely disabled is an understatement. However, Judge Cryan has her doubts.

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A Deserving Widow’s Thanksgiving Just got Better
Victories, DIC, Survivor's Benefits Wesley McCauley Victories, DIC, Survivor's Benefits Wesley McCauley

A Deserving Widow’s Thanksgiving Just got Better

It’s hard to believe another year has almost came and went. Another year representing the best people America has to offer. For me, I still get that same sense of awe and wonder. The fact that I am allowed to represent so many fine Veterans, widows, and families, across the country, brings me so much joy. Each with a unique story. This Thanksgiving, I have been able to help make one wife’s Thanksgiving a little bit easier.

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