Veteran Jeff Cambre: The Fight For Fair Benefits
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Join host Jen M. Wagman as she sits down with retired U.S. Army Captain Jeff Cambre to chart his incredible journey—from completing 7,350 parachute jumps with the Army’s Golden Knights to enduring a life-changing spinal cord injury during an MRI mishap. In this powerful episode, Jeff opens up about:
Navigating the VA benefits appeals process since 2019, fighting for fair compensation and care daily life as a functioning quadriplegic, including mobility challenges and autonomic dysreflexia
The critical role of specialized VA spinal cord centers in Orlando and Tampa
The importance of advocacy, accurate medical exams, and holding the VA accountable
Finding resilience and purpose through restoring classic cars and mentoring fellow veterans
Whether you’re a veteran, caregiver, or advocate, this conversation sheds light on systemic challenges and celebrates the unbreakable spirit of those who serve.
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