Cheryl Mason is the Chairman of the Board of Veterans' Appeals. As a military spouse of a former USAF officer and the daughter of a veteran, Cheryl understands the veteran benefits process, both from a leadership perspective and a personal viewpoint. Cheryl gives input on navigating the benefits process, both as you transition and throughout your life as your needs change. However, she also shares her military spouse perspective of the transition and the importance of mental health awareness as her US Navy veteran father and veteran brother both committed suicide. She shares many resources as well as the Suicide Crisis Number at 800-273-8255.