⚓ Anthony Rivera (Part 2): Cracking the VA Code—AI, Automation, and the 11-Day Disability Turnaround

Why does military transition feel like "learning a new language"? In Part 2 of our 4-part series, Navy SEAL veteran Anthony Rivera explains how he applied the "Plan Your Dive, Dive Your Plan" SEAL ethos to the complicated world of VA benefits.

Anthony reveals how he went from receiving conflicting advice to reading the "root source" documents—the CFR 38—and successfully turned his VA claim around in just 11 days, compared to the national average of 181. We dive deep into his new platform, Vetivize, which uses proprietary AI and automation to act as a "Yelp for Heroes," centralizing the 40,000+ disorganized veteran nonprofits into one seamless interface.

Whether you are active duty planning an exit via the Benefits Delivery at Discharge (BDD) program or a veteran who has been out for 40 years, this episode is a tactical guide to documenting your health (from migraines to IBS) and reclaiming the benefits you've earned.

Key Topics

The CFR 38 blueprint and VA rating language

The BDD program advantage for active duty members

AI-generated documentation and quarterly health reports

The frog in the pot syndrome with chronic symptoms

Fixing the veteran nonprofit efficiency gap

 

⏳ Timestamps

01:00 Facing the identity crisis of leaving the SEAL Teams

02:00 The 11-day VA claim turnaround versus the 181-day average

02:31 Why Anthony ignored peer advice and read CFR 38

04:00 The creation of Vetivize using AI and automation

04:53 Centralizing 40,000 veteran nonprofits into one system

06:30 The donor paradox in veteran nonprofit culture

09:06 Failing through the cracks during COVID-era transition

12:15 The BDD program and the six-month submission window

15:10 Mapping the veteran journey and VA customer experience

17:39 Documentation over memory for TBI and head injuries

18:37 Migraine and IBS language the VA needs to hear

20:42 The NSAID trap and long-term stomach damage

22:00 AI avatars helping veterans with reading retention

24:00 Matchmaking veterans to services through Vetivize

 

About the Guest

Anthony Rivera is a retired Navy SEAL and the founder of Vetivize. After a decade of elite service and a high-speed transition into the civilian sector, Anthony dedicated himself to helping 7,000+ veterans navigate the VA. Today, his company uses AI to automate the benefits process, ensuring veterans are connected to the federal, state, and nonprofit resources they deserve.

Connect with Anthony Rivera:

Website: https://vetavize.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonyriveraexecutiveleader

Don't wait until your ticket gets punched to plan your exit. Anthony Rivera's experience proves that knowledge is only potential power—it becomes real power through implementation. Whether you're dealing with service-connected injuries or navigating the VA system, you don't have to hike Mount Everest in the wrong shoes.

▶️ What's Next?
This is only Part 2! Stay tuned for Part 3 of 4 with Anthony Rivera, where we break down real-world execution—how veterans apply AI, automation, and documentation systems to avoid delays, reduce friction, and take control of their VA and transition outcomes.

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