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The Veterans Disability NexusHow to Maximize Your VA Benefits for Your FamilyLeah sits down with VA-accredited attorney Rebecca Deming to deliver an in-depth overview of how veterans can maximize their VA benefits for their families. They cover everything from who qualifies as a dependent, how to access healthcare options like CHAMPVA, and how to unlock education programs such as Chapter 35 and the GI Bill transfer. They also highlight lesser-known opportunities like the Hazlewood Act, Folds of Honor, caregiver stipends, and dependency indemnity compensation (DIC). With clear explanations and practical examples, this episode is a valuable resource for veterans and their families navigating the often confusing landscape of VA benefits.2025-07-0132 min

The Veterans Disability NexusHow to File a VA Disability Claim – Details from a VA AttorneyLeah teams up with VA attorney Rebecca Deming to break down the often overwhelming process of filing a VA disability claim. Drawing on their extensive experience, they walk viewers through everything from basic eligibility, required documentation, and types of claims, to practical tips for filling out forms and what to expect after filing. The discussion highlights common mistakes, recent changes in VA procedures, and why it’s important to ask for help from free accredited sources like VSOs rather than paying unnecessary fees. With straightforward explanations, clear examples, and a focus on demystifying the system, this video is an in...2025-06-1753 min

The Veterans Disability NexusHow to Avoid Rating Mistakes and Maximize Your VA BenefitsLeah and Rebecca Deming from Provet Legal dive deep into the topic of "pyramiding" in VA disability claims. They explain how the VA prevents veterans from receiving multiple ratings for the same symptoms, using real-world examples involving mental health, respiratory conditions, and TBI. The conversation is packed with practical insights on how to avoid rating mistakes, maximize benefits, and when to seek legal and medical support. It's a thorough, relatable guide for veterans who want to better understand the rating process and protect their rights. 🟥 Subscribe: https://bit.ly/472dW2p🟦 Website: https://prestigeveteranmctx.com/🟦...2025-05-2031 min

The Veterans Disability NexusCan You Work with a 100% VA Disability Rating? | All You Need To KnowLeah teams up with VA attorney Rebecca Deming of ProVet Legal to unpack a complex but crucial topic: working while rated 100% disabled by the VA. They clearly differentiate between 100% scheduler disability, which allows full-time work with no income restrictions, and TDIU (Total Disability based on Individual Unemployability), which comes with more nuanced rules around employment and income. Rebecca provides expert insight into what constitutes substantially gainful employment, sheltered work environments, and the risks of losing benefits if circumstances change. They also touch on supportive resources like Vocational Rehabilitation for veterans seeking new careers. 2025-05-0623 min

The Veterans Disability NexusHow the Bilateral Factor Affects Your VA Disability CalculationLeah is joined by Rebecca Deming, an attorney specializing in veteran disability law, to explain the bilateral factor in VA disability calculations. They discuss how the VA's unique "VA math" system combines rather than adds disability ratings and how the bilateral factor impacts veterans with disabilities in both arms or both legs, increasing their overall rating. Rebecca explains that the bilateral factor provides a small percentage increase in cases involving conditions affecting both sides, which can affect a veteran’s compensation rate. The video demonstrates a tool on the ProVet Legal website that veterans can use to calculate their co...2024-12-0415 min

The Veterans Disability NexusVA Benefits for Surviving Disabled Vets : DIC Benefits ExplainedWelcome to The Veterans Disability Nexus, where we provide unique insights and expertise on medical evidence related to VA-rated disabilities.Leah Bucholz, a US Army Veteran, Physician Assistant, & former Compensation & Pension Examiner shares her knowledge related to Independent Medical Opinions often referred to as “Nexus Letters” in support of your pursuit of VA Disability every Wednesday at 7 AM.In the video, Leah and Rebecca Deming delve into the specifics of Dependency Indemnity Compensation (DIC) for the survivors of veterans who either died in the line of duty or from service-related injuries. Rebecca, a VA attorney, clarifies that...2024-11-2021 min

The Veterans Disability NexusWhen Should You Hire a VA Disability Attorney?Welcome to The Veterans Disability Nexus, where we provide unique insights and expertise on medical evidence related to VA-rated disabilities.Leah Bucholz, a US Army Veteran, Physician Assistant, & former Compensation & Pension Examiner shares her knowledge related to Independent Medical Opinions often referred to as “Nexus Letters” in support of your pursuit of VA Disability every Wednesday at 7 AM.In this episode, Leah, discusses when to hire a VA disability attorney with Rebecca Deming, an accredited VA attorney from ProVet Legal. Rebecca shares her journey into VA law and explains that while veterans can file claims on their...2024-11-0635 min

Probable CausationEpisode 109: Anjali Adukia on restorative justice practices in schoolsAnjali Adukia talks about how using restorative justice practices in schools affects student behavior. “From Retributive to Restorative: An Alternative Approach to Justice in Schools” by Anjali Adukia, Benjamin Feigenberg, and Fatemeh Momeni. OTHER RESEARCH WE DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE: “Breaking Schools’ Rules: A Statewide Study of How School Discipline Relates to Students’ Success and Juvenile Justice Involvement" by Tony Fabelo, Michael D. Thompson, Martha Plotkin, Dottie Carmichael, Miner P. Marchbanks, and Eric A. Booth. “Racial Disparities in School Suspension and Subsequent Outcomes" by Tracey L. Shollenberger. “School Suspensions and Adverse Experiences in...2024-10-2244 min

The Veterans Disability NexusVA Benefits After Death: DIC Benefits for Surviving DependentsWelcome to The Veterans Disability Nexus, where we provide unique insights and expertise on medical evidence related to VA-rated disabilities.Leah Bucholz, a US Army Veteran, Physician Assistant, & former Compensation & Pension Examiner shares her knowledge related to Independent Medical Opinions often referred to as “Nexus Letters” in support of your pursuit of VA Disability every Wednesday at 7 AM.In this video, Leah discusses Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) benefits for surviving dependents with Rebecca Deming, an accredited VA attorney from ProVet Legal. They cover the basics of DIC, including eligibility requirements for spouses, children, and parents, as w...2024-10-2235 min

Tea for TeachingAdmission to Highly Selective CollegesGraduates from a small number of elite private colleges account for a disproportionate share of America’s business and political leaders. In this episode, John Friedman joins us to discuss his recent study with Raj Chetty and David Deming that examines how admissions criteria at these institutions privilege students from high-income families. John is the Briger Family Distinguished Professor of Economics and International Public Affairs at Brown University, where he is the chair of the Economics Department. He is a Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research and has served in the White House as Sp...2024-02-2142 min

The Ongoing TransformationBlue Dreams: Connecting People With Ocean ResearchThere is more life in the ocean than anywhere else on Earth. Accounting for over 70% of the planet’s surface, the ocean provides habitat to millions of species, supplies freshwater and oxygen, moderates the climate, and influences the weather. But despite its importance, the ocean is largely unexplored and often misunderstood. There is growing interest in how art can help people connect with ocean research. The National Academy of Sciences is hosting an immersive video installation called Blue Dreams by Rebecca Rutstein and the Ocean Memory Project. Inspired by the vast microbial networks in the deep sea, the...2023-09-0539 min

InterdisciplinaryCan't Hurt, Might Help with Lisa Shoaf, DPT and Tony Grillo, DPTSend us a textCal and Corey have a rollicking conversation with experts in the field of Physical Therapy, in which we all learn that our challenges are shared, and we have much to learn from each other. About Our Guests: Lisa ShoafDr. Shoaf has been a licensed physical therapist (PT) for 42 years initially completing her entry-level BS PT degree at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) in 1981, and then her transitional DPT degree there in 2009. She also holds a Master of Science Degree in exercise science from James Madison University (1990) and a Ph...2023-06-171h 12

Let’s Talk Memoir42. The Deeply Researched Memoir featuring Jennifer LundenJennifer Lunden joins Let’s Talk Memoir for a conversation about her experience with ME/CFS and her new braided memoir American Breakdown: Our Ailing Nation, My Body's Revolt, and the Nineteenth-Century Woman Who Brought Me Back to Life, writing about trauma, the long-term effects of adverse childhood experiences on health, misogyny in medicine, using imagery to ground our readers, how she found the right publisher, and what it takes to be a working, published writer. Also in this episode: -capitalism and grind culture -epigenetics -destigmatizing ME/CFS and oth...2023-05-0959 min

New Mexico in Focus (A Production of NMPBS)2022 Election AnalysisHost Lou DiVizio updates developing stories from last week's election, including early plans from NM Democrats for the 2023 legislative session. Then, Gene Grant and the Line Opinion Panel dig into results from election day, starting with the Governor's Race. The panel debates the successes of the Governor's campaign and the failures from Mark Ronchetti’s team. Gene asks our panelists how Gabe Vasquez was able to hold on to his slim lead in Congressional District 2, and if there could be any lingering controversy around the race with a pending lawsuit over district lines. The...2022-11-1449 min

SONDER | the improvised podcastclosetsWhen the door starts knocking; beware, something shocking. Sonder | the final season asks: "What was an unusual or irrational fear you had as a child?" It's all true...in Sonder. This episode of Sonder was fully-improvised on 08.21.21, originally streamed LIVE to an online audience via Twitch. The audience suggestion was: “The boogie man inhabited three adjoining closets in the basement.” For more info, please visit www.improvisedpodcast.com Cast: Jeff Bowser, Gale Brennan, Susan Deming, Rebecca Lowman, Andrew Pearce, Rick Steadman --- Send in a voice message: http...2021-10-1515 min

F***ing ShakespeareAWP21 Episode—Alison Hawthorne Deming (Day 2, Episode 2)Alison Deming is so prolific and has been writing for so long that it was a bit overwhelming to pack into a 20-minute interview, but we tried our best. Hawthorne is Regents Professor Emerita at the University of Arizona, where she founded the Field Studies in Writing Program in 2015. She has an MFA from Vermont College, a Stegner Fellowship, two poetry fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts, and multiple other fellowships, residencies and prizes. Her new book, A Woven World: On Fashion, Fishermen, and the Sardine Dress, was released by Counterpoint Press in August....2021-09-2922 min

True Crime Talkers: San Diego27- "She Was Murdered": The Rebecca Zahau Case Part 4Welcome to the last part of the Rebecca Zahau case… for now. In this episode I go over all the evidence pointing to a murder and debunkting the Sherrifs conclusion. I discuss the legal battle the Zahou family has persisted with to this day, as well as providing my own theories as to what could have happened to Max and Rebecca. Hope you enjoy this episode! Support the show by leaving a review, and subscribing on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-talkers-san-diego/id1547756396 I wanna hear from you! leave the show a voice me...2021-09-0155 min

SONDER | the improvised podcastimaginary friendKeep your friends close and your imaginary friends closer. This episode of Sonder was fully-improvised on 05.20.21, originally streamed LIVE to an online audience via Twitch. The audience suggestion was: “I believed my imaginary friend took my place when I was asleep.” For more info, please visit www.improvisedpodcast.com CAST: Helen Allemano, Gale Brennan, Susan Deming, Leanna Dindal, Karen Forman, Rebecca Lowman with special guest, Kelly Holden Bashar --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/improvisedpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/improvisedpodcast/support 2021-08-2020 min

True Crime Talkers: San Diego26- "I Hope The Sheriff's Department Is Paying Attention": The Rebecca Zahau Case Prt.3In Part 3 of The Rebecca Zahau Case, I try to rationalize how and why Rebecca would have committed sucide. The Zahau family disagrees with the sucide theory and brings a civil case against Adam Shacknai to prove that her death was a murder. This sparks the public's interest and the Sheriff's Department finally agrees to review their investigation. Stay tuned to hear their findings. Hope you enjoy this episode! Support the show by leaving a review, and subscribing on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-talkers-san-diego/id1547756396 I wanna hear from you! leave...2021-08-1443 min

SONDER | the improvised podcastdream flightSweet dreams, pleasant flight. This episode of Sonder was fully-improvised on 05.23.21, originally streamed LIVE to an online audience via Twitch. The audience suggestion was: “I believed that I could fly in real life while I was dreaming.” For more info, please visit www.improvisedpodcast.com CAST: Eric Carthen, Leanna Dindal, Susan Deming, Rebecca Lowman, Troy A. Miller, Andrew Pearce --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/improvisedpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/improvisedpodcast/support 2021-08-1316 min

True Crime Talkers: San Diego25- Was This A Sucidal Hanging?? Rebecca Zahau Case prt 2Part two of the Rebecca Zahau case explains how Rebecca was found bound and hanging in the courtyard of Spreckles Mansion. At first impressions this crime scene is very odd and looks like an apparent homicide. Upon closer investigation all evidence points to Rebecca being the only DnA present at the crime scene. The Sheriffs Department seems convinced this was a sucidal hanging, but could Rebecca really have done this to herself? And why? I wanna hear from you! leave the show a voice message with your thoughts, or case suggestions through the Anchor site: https...2021-07-3118 min

True Crime Talkers: San Diego24- The Rebecca Zahau Case Part 1Rebecca Zahau was the girlfriend of a wealthy man who's son was just in a tragic accident. Rebecca goes to bed the night of July 12th, 2011, but by the next morning, she would be dead. Adam Shacknai awakes the next morning and finds Rebecca naked, bound, and hanging from the balcony in the outside courtyard. Did she jump of the balcony in guilt of what happened to little max? Or Was there something much more sinister going on within the mansion walls that night? After 10 years this story has still confused, and sparked the interest of people world wide...2021-07-1728 min

SONDER | the improvised podcastdimensionsReality is in the eye of the beholder. This episode of Sonder was fully-improvised on 11.22.20, originally streamed LIVE to an online audience via Twitch. The audience suggestion was: "When I crossed my eyes I could see into another dimension." For more info, please visit www.improvisedpodcast.com CAST: Susan Deming, Leanna Dindal, Jeremy Hanna, Rebecca Lowman, Troy Anthony Miller, Andrew Pearce --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/improvisedpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/improvisedpodcast/support 2021-03-1215 min

SONDER | the improvised podcastteachersBring an apple for Teacher because they’re not allowed to go to the grocery store. This episode of Sonder was fully-improvised on 11.22.20, originally streamed LIVE to an online audience via Twitch. The audience suggestion was: "I thought it was weird to see teachers at the grocery store because I thought they lived at school and slept in the classroom." For more info, please visit www.improvisedpodcast.com CAST: Susan Deming, Leanna Dindal, Jeremy Hanna, Rebecca Lowman, Troy Anthony Miller, Andrew Pearce --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/im...2021-03-0516 min

Game PlanRobots Aren't Coming For Your Job. They're Already Here"Automation anxiety" usually reflects expectations of an era in which robots will do all the work, leaving us lowly humans unemployed, broke and bored. For many, that reality isn't some not-so-distant future -- it's happening right now. Automation has already gutted manufacturing jobs in America and is threatening transportation, warehouse work and routine white-collar work, including aspects of finance, law and computer programming. This week, Sam and Rebecca talk about how robots are changing the workplace and what it means for the future of the job market. Will jobs even exist in the future? Well, yes -- they'll just be...2016-12-0625 min