The Long Game
How Veterans Rebuild Identity, Community, and Purpose After Service
Written by a disabled veteran who spent years helping thousands of veterans work through the VA claims process. No consultants. No upsells. No conflicts of interest. Just the information the VA never hands you.
The Long Game
FWD Assist Publishing
The hard part of leaving the military isn't the paperwork. It's the years of figuring out who you are without it. The Long Game is about the work that no transition program addresses: rebuilding an identity when military service was your entire self-concept, finding people who get it in a civilian world that largely doesn't, and creating a sense of purpose that carries the weight your service once did.
If you've been out a year or ten years and still feel like something is missing, this book is written for exactly 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
This Book
$14.97
- Plain-language, step-by-step process
- Written by a 100% P&T veteran
- You learn, you own the knowledge
- No contracts, no percentage taken
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What This Book Covers
Practical, specific knowledge you can act on the day you read it.
This Book Was Written For You If…
- Veterans struggling with identity after leaving service
- Veterans who have been out for years and still feel disconnected
- Veterans looking for purpose and community outside the military
- Anyone doing the long-term work of becoming a civilian
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 veteran with years of VSO-level experience who has personally helped thousands of veterans build claims, develop evidence, and fight for what they earned.
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 Upsells. 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. The book is the product.
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.
The Long Game
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Common Questions
Straight answers. No runaround.
What format is The Long Game available in?
The Long Game 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 a 100% P&T disabled Air Force veteran with years of experience as a Veteran Service Officer. Every claim strategy, regulatory citation, and procedural step comes from hands-on 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
Joshua Christopherson is a disabled U.S. Air Force and Air National Guard veteran rated at 100% Permanent and Total. With years of Veterans Service Officer–level experience, he has helped thousands of veterans build claims, develop evidence, and fight for the ratings they earned. Every book in this library is written from that experience.
Learn More About the MissionThis is one of 35 books covering every corner of the VA disability system.
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.