Brian Reese
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| Born | July 14, 1983 Brainerd, Minnesota, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Entrepreneur & Author |
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Brian Reese is an American entrepreneur, author, and former military officer.[1] He is known for being the founder and CEO of VA Claims Insider and the author of the bestselling book "You Deserve It: The Definitive Guide to Getting the Veteran Benefits You’ve Earned." Reese is also the CEO of Military Disability Made Easy, an educational website that helps veterans navigate the DoD and VA disability systems.[2]
Reese is a recipient of the Defense Meritorious Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious wartime service during Operation ‘Enduring Freedom.’[3]
Early life and education
Brian was born on 14th July, 1983 in Brainerd, Minnesota, United States. He is a Distinguished Graduate of Management from the United States Air Force Academy, Colorado. He also holds an MBA from Oklahoma State University’s Spears School of Business, where he was a National Honor Scholar.
Career
Originally from Brainerd, Minnesota, Reese served in the United States Air Force from 2003 to 2012. He led a joint combat team in southern Afghanistan in 2011 in support of "Operation Enduring Freedom." After spending 11 years on active duty as an Air Force Academy cadet and contracting officer, Reese was honorably discharged from his coveted services in 2012.
Brian’s frustration with the VA disability claims process led him to create VA Claims Insider, an organization that provides disabled veterans with tips, strategies, and lessons to win their VA disability compensation claim in less time. As the founder and CEO of VA Claims Insider and CEO of Military Disability Made Easy, Reese has helped serve more than 6 million military members and veterans since 2016.[4]
Books
Brian is also the author of the book "You Deserve It: The Definitive Guide to Getting the Veteran Benefits You've Earned," which he published in 2021 to make veterans aware of the best federal and state benefits available to them.[5] His book talks about availing the benefits earned by veterans during their tenure. It was soon featured as the #1 Amazon bestseller in 11 different categories.
Brian also wrote an e-book called "9 Secret Strategies for Winning Your VA Disability Claim," which is the No. 1 rated free VA disability claim guide for veterans.[6]
Awards and Recognition
Brian has been a Distinguished Graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado. He was also felicitated with the Defense Meritorious Service Medal. Brian also became a National Honor Scholar at the Spears School of Business in Oklahoma.
Personal life
In 2016-2017, Brian struggled with severe mental and physical pain, which led to alcohol and drug addictions, and culminated in a divorce in 2017. His life saw the light of the day when he was served with the purpose of helping veterans through his initiatives.
In the media
References
- ↑ "Five Minutes With Austinite Brian Reese, Author, Veterans' Benefits Expert". TLM. 28 May 2021. Retrieved 6 June 2022.
- ↑ "Continuing Service". Air Force Academy Athletics. Retrieved 6 June 2022.
- ↑ "You Deserve It: Brian Reese". Author Hour. 9 June 2021. Retrieved 6 June 2022.
- ↑ Living, San Antonio (13 May 2021). "Make sure you get your benefits as a Veteran". WOAI. Retrieved 6 June 2022.
- ↑ "Local Air Force veteran speaks on new book "You Deserve It"". www.cbs7.com. Retrieved 6 June 2022.
- ↑ "How Brian Reese's Book Has Helped Over 60,000 Veterans Change Their Lives for the Better". Scribe Media. 19 January 2022. Retrieved 6 June 2022.