What is the AVET Project ? (American Veterans Empowerment Team)
Download MP3Physician Assistant and prior C&P examiner Leah Bucholz interviewing Kim and Garren Cone from the AVET Project What is the AVET Project? (American Veterans Empowerment Team).
Leah is interviewing Kim and Garren Cone from the AVET Project. This non-profit organization assists veterans, particularly in understanding VA benefits and providing emotional and psychological support. Garen is an accredited claims agent, and Kim is an aspiring one. They discuss the impact of their work, such as helping veterans receive significant monthly benefits, which can be life-changing. The AVET Project also organizes PR&R (Project Recuperation Reintegration) Retreats for combat veterans and their families, offering a safe space to share experiences and receive professional support for issues like PTSD. The video highlights the importance of community and shared experiences in aiding veterans and their families. Leah shares her positive experiences with the AVET Project, including participating in a Veterans Day cruise.
Leah is interviewing Kim and Garren Cone from the AVET Project. This non-profit organization assists veterans, particularly in understanding VA benefits and providing emotional and psychological support. Garen is an accredited claims agent, and Kim is an aspiring one. They discuss the impact of their work, such as helping veterans receive significant monthly benefits, which can be life-changing. The AVET Project also organizes PR&R (Project Recuperation Reintegration) Retreats for combat veterans and their families, offering a safe space to share experiences and receive professional support for issues like PTSD. The video highlights the importance of community and shared experiences in aiding veterans and their families. Leah shares her positive experiences with the AVET Project, including participating in a Veterans Day cruise.
Creators and Guests
Host
Leah Bucholz
Leah Bucholz is an Army combat veteran, board-certified Physician Assistant, former VA C&P examiner, and the founder of Prestige Veteran Medical Consulting. Through her work in medical evidence review and veteran education, Leah helps veterans better understand the medical side of the VA disability process, including nexus letters, DBQs, C&P exams, and complex medical opinions. She is also the host of The Veterans Disability Nexus podcast, where she discusses VA disability medical evidence from an educational and evidence-based perspective.
Guest
Garren Cone
Garren Cone is a U.S. Army veteran and nationally recognized veterans advocate with more than 30 years of experience helping veterans and their families navigate the VA disability claims and appeals process. As the founder and Executive Director of AVET Project, Inc. (American Veteran Empowerment Team), he has dedicated his career to educating, empowering, and advocating for those who have served. Through AVET, Garren has helped thousands of veterans better understand the VA claims system while connecting them with the resources and support needed to pursue the benefits they have earned. In addition to his advocacy work, Garren is a frequent public speaker, educator, and host of the American Warrior Radio Show, where he interviews experts and leaders on issues impacting veterans, military families, and the broader military community. His passion for service extends beyond claims advocacy through community outreach, leadership development, and veteran empowerment initiatives designed to improve the lives of those who have worn the nation's uniform.
