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Still Standing
A Veteran Mental Health and Crisis Survival Guide
$14.97Ebook (PDF)
Written by J. Erickson, a disabled Air Force and Air National Guard veteran and VA benefits educator with years of experience helping veterans navigate the claims process. No consultants. No upsells. No conflicts of interest. Just the information the VA never hands you.
Written by a disabled veteran
Plain language, step by step
Instant PDF download at launch
Actionable, not theory
Still Standing
FWD Assist Publishing
Some veterans are in a fight that has nothing to do with a deployment and everything to do with what they brought home from it. Still Standing is for those veterans, and for the people who love them. It covers mental health resources that actually work, how to access VA mental health care without it feeling like surrender, how to recognize a crisis before it becomes a tragedy, and what it means to rebuild a life after trauma.
If you're struggling, or you know someone who is, this book is a lifeline written by someone who understands where you are.
What This Costs You Without It
Veterans lose thousands every year to the claims industry or to mistakes that could have been avoided with the right information.
Claims Company
$3,000-$6,000+
- Often takes a % of your backpay
- You don't learn the process
- Many are predatory -- no oversight
- Locked in with contracts
Going It Alone
$0 upfront
- Months of research on VA.gov
- High chance of preventable denials
- No strategy for evidence building
- Years lost to appeals
Best Value
This Book
$14.97 Ebook
- Plain-language, step-by-step process
- Written by a disabled veteran and VA benefits educator
- You learn, you own the knowledge
- No contracts, no percentage taken
Start with the free toolkit: 14 files, no purchase required.
8 guides and templates, 6 spreadsheets and trackers. Download them now and see how the book turns into action.
Browse the ToolkitWhat This Book Covers
Practical, specific knowledge you can act on the day you read it.
How to recognize the warning signs of a mental health crisis
How to access VA mental health services
What the Veterans Crisis Line offers and how to use it
How to build resilience and rebuild after trauma
This Book Was Written For You If…
- Veterans struggling with mental health or in crisis
- Family members and friends worried about a veteran
- Veterans who want to access VA mental health services
- Anyone who wants to build resilience after military-related trauma
What Makes This Different
This is not another generic VA guide scraped from the internet.
Written by a Disabled Veteran
Not a marketing agency. Not a law firm. A disabled Air Force and Air National Guard veteran and VA benefits educator with years of experience helping veterans navigate the claims process.
Education, Not Representation
No conflicts of interest. No legal advice you did not ask for. No sales pitch for a $5,000 consulting package. You learn the process. You own the knowledge. You make the decisions.
No Subscriptions. No Hidden Fees.
The price on this page is the price you pay. There is no subscription, no premium tier, and no bait-and-switch. Buy once, own it forever.
Part of a 35-Book Library
Every corner of the VA disability system covered in plain language under one publisher. Claims, conditions, appeals, benefits, transition, and more.
Still Standing
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Common Questions
Straight answers. No runaround.
What format is Still Standing available in?
Still Standing is delivered as an instant-download PDF. You can read it on any device, print it, and reference it as many times as you need. No DRM, no expiration, no hoops.
Is there a refund policy?
Yes. If the book does not meet your expectations, contact us within 30 days and we will make it right. No forms, no runaround. We wrote these books to help veterans, not to take their money.
Who wrote this and why should I trust it?
FWD Assist books are written by J. Erickson, a veteran who built FWD Assist HQ to give other veterans plain-language guides for understanding the VA disability system. Every claim strategy, regulatory citation, and procedural step comes from real-world experience helping real veterans with real claims.
I just got out. Where do I even start?
That is exactly what this book is for. It lays out the first steps in plain language, in the order you need to take them. No jargon, no assumptions about what you already know.
Is this only for recently separated veterans?
No. Whether you separated last month or ten years ago, the information applies. Some programs have time limits, and this book flags those clearly so you do not miss a window.
Does this cover employment and education benefits too?
Yes. Transition is not just about VA disability. This book covers the GI Bill, VR&E, employment programs, financial planning, and the benefits most veterans overlook after separation.
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About the Author
J. Erickson is a veteran and the author behind FWD Assist HQ, writing plain-language guides that help veterans understand their own VA claims. Education, not representation. No hype, no claim sharks.
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Browse the Full LibraryDisclaimer: FWD Assist HQ and FWD Assist Publishing provide educational resources only. Nothing in this book constitutes legal advice, medical advice, or accredited representation. Always consult with an accredited VA attorney, claims agent, or Veterans Service Officer for personalized guidance on your specific situation.