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You Gotta Wanna Know

You Gotta Wanna Know

Written by: Tim Woods and Anthony Boyd
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 A podcast that dives into helping veterans navigate the VA claims process one story at a time. Hosted by Tim, 23-year vet, and Co-host Anthony Boyd, 9-year vet2025
Episodes
  • Episode 9: Veterans Claim Q&A - What I Wish I Knew

    Episode 9: Veterans Claim Q&A - What I Wish I Knew
    Feb 27 2026

    In this short Q&A episode of You Gotta Wanna Know, Anthony Boyd and Tim Woods are joined by a special guest — Anthony's brother and a Navy veteran — who shares a few things he wishes he had known before filing his VA claim. In just over 13 minutes, we talk about early mistakes many veterans make, why understanding the process matters, and how preparation can make a difference when starting your claim journey.

    If you're thinking about filing or are early in the process, this quick conversation may help you avoid a few common pitfalls.
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    13 mins
  • Episode 8: VA Claims Recap

    Episode 8: VA Claims Recap
    Feb 12 2026
    Over the first seven episodes of 2025, we've walked through the VA claims process step by step — from filing your first claim to managing life after service connection. In this recap episode, Tim Woods, a 23-year veteran, and Anthony Boyd, 9-year veteran, revisit the key lessons, common mistakes, and essential takeaways from Episodes 1 through 7.

    They reflect on why the podcast started, break down the most important points around filing, evidence gathering, C&P exams, VA decisions, and service connection, and tie together how each episode builds on the next. Whether you're new to the show or need a refresher, this episode offers a clear roadmap for navigating the VA claims process with confidence.

    This episode is designed to help veterans understand where to start, what to revisit, and how to move forward using the information shared throughout the 2025 season so far. At just under 18 minutes, this recap episode is a shorter, focused overview meant to quickly reconnect you with key lessons from Episodes 1 through 7.
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    18 mins
  • Episode 7: Our VA Claim Journeys

    Episode 7: Our VA Claim Journeys
    Dec 17 2025
    Every veteran has a story behind their VA claim — a journey filled with uncertainty, frustration, lessons learned, and eventually clarity. In this episode, Tim Woods, 23-year vet, and Anthony Boyd, 9-year vet, open up about their own claim experiences and how each step shaped what they know today.

    Anthony shares his own story — navigating service connection, evidence gathering, delays, and the emotional weight of not knowing what would happen next. Tim follows with his story of how his claim unfolded, the mistakes he made early on, the setbacks he faced, and the turning points that finally moved his claim forward.

    This episode is a personal look into the real-life journey behind VA claims, offering veterans not just information, but understanding, connection, and reassurance that they're not alone in the process.

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    24 mins
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