BUILT THROUGH SERVICE & EXPERIENCE
Field Grade Advisory Group is an independent, veteran-focused healthcare consulting firm helping veterans, service members, caregivers, and families navigate VA benefits, healthcare systems, medical documentation, and long-term planning.
The firm is led and managed by Brooke Hossfeld, MPH, CIC, MLS(ASCP)CM. Brooke directs daily operations, client workflows, case coordination, quality processes, and the firm’s public health and medical-documentation services.
Under Brooke’s leadership, the operating team combines public health expertise, healthcare systems knowledge, administrative experience, and veteran perspective to turn complicated information into clear, practical guidance.
Our role is to help clients understand their options, organize relevant information, prepare for important conversations, and develop plans that support stability and quality of life.
Mission & Values
Mission Statement
Field Grade Advisory Group exists to help veterans, service members, and their families make informed decisions about benefits, healthcare, and long-term planning.
We combine military leadership, public health expertise, and real-world experience to turn complex information into clear, practical guidance.
Our Values
Service Before Self: We put the needs of veterans, families, and caregivers first in every recommendation we make.
Integrity & Trust: We provide honest, transparent guidance so you can rely on the information and options we share.
Mission-Focused Advocacy: We stay focused on your goals and work to align benefits, healthcare, and planning with what matters most to you.
Leadership Through Experience: We draw on military, healthcare, and administrative experience to help you navigate complex systems with confidence.
Compassion & Respect: We recognize the sacrifices you and your family have made and treat every case with dignity and care.
Education & Empowerment: We explain your options in clear language so you can make informed decisions and feel more in control of your future.
Our Team
Field Grade Advisory Group’s operations and client services are led by Brooke Hossfeld and the firm’s operating owners. Major Richard “Jake” Hossfeld, USMC (Ret.), contributes veteran perspective.
Brooke Hossfeld, MPH, CIC, MLS(ASCP)CM
Founder & Managing Director | Healthcare Operations & Clinical Records Analysis
Brooke Hossfeld is the Founder and Managing Director of Field Grade Advisory Group, where she oversees daily firm operations, client coordination, and the organization of complex healthcare documentation for veterans, service members, and their families.
She holds a Master of Public Health (MPH) in Epidemiology from Tulane University and dual board certifications as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS (ASCP)ᶜᵐ) and in Infection Prevention and Control (CIC®). Brooke’s multidisciplinary clinical background spans diagnostic pathology, laboratory biomarkers, healthcare quality analysis, and hospital epidemiology. This training allows her to evaluate dense medical charts with clinical precision, helping families organize and understand objective health data, diagnostic findings, and clinical timelines.
At Field Grade Advisory Group, Brooke bridges the gap between intricate medical records and administrative readiness. She focuses on translating fragmented healthcare histories into clear, structured, and chronologically organized records packages. Her work equips clients and their accredited representatives with well-organized medical narratives needed to navigate complex institutional reviews and long-term care systems.
Grounded in her professional healthcare background and firsthand experience managing military family life, transition, and long-term caregiving, Brooke provides families with calm, structured, and dedicated operational support when navigating high-stakes healthcare and administrative environments.
Major Richard “Jake” Hossfeld, USMC (Ret.)
Veteran and Advisor
Major Richard “Jake” Hossfeld is a retired United States Marine Corps officer who served for more than 23 years as both an enlisted Marine and a commissioned officer. His military background included combat deployments, logistics, strategic mobility, and operational-planning assignments.
Jake holds graduate degrees from the U.S. Naval War College, Florida Atlantic University, Webster University, and is an undergrad from Pittsburg State University. His published work addressed national-security and military-logistics topics.
Our Approach
Field Grade Advisory Group believes veterans and caregivers deserve organized, professional, and compassionate support when navigating complicated benefits, healthcare, and administrative systems.
Under Brooke’s operational leadership, the firm combines public health knowledge, medical-documentation experience, healthcare systems understanding, administrative organization, and limited veteran-perspective input.
Our services emphasize education, preparation, organization, and informed decision-making. We help veterans and families move forward with greater clarity and confidence while keeping their individual needs at the center of the process.
Why Choose Field Grade Advisory Group
Tested System Knowledge
We have personally navigated the complex VA and medical retirement systems from the inside. This firsthand knowledge allows us to offer practical, real-world advice for the obstacles veterans and caregivers encounter after service.
Strategic Organization
You deserve a structured plan that identifies evidence gaps and organizes your records for success. We focus on detail-heavy administrative readiness to ensure your strategy is clear, comprehensive, and prepared for review.
Medical & Public Health Insight
Our team includes public health experts who specialize in medical record analysis and healthcare systems. We simplify complex medical documentation, making it easier for families to navigate the clinical side of their claims.
Modern Planning Tools
We use secure, technology-assisted tools to streamline record management and communication. This makes the heavy administrative burden lighter for caregivers while keeping your sensitive documents safe and organized.
Supportive Advocacy
You are at the center of our mission to provide stability and clarity through education. We help you move forward with the confidence that your benefits and healthcare planning are backed by a team that truly understands your sacrifice.
Unwavering Professionalism
We treat every veteran and family member with the integrity and respect the uniform represents. Our goal is to provide a calm, trustworthy environment during what is often a stressful and time-consuming process.
Field Grade Advisory Group is not affiliated with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. We do not provide legal representation, medical treatment, or guarantees concerning benefits or healthcare outcomes.