Ryan Scalmanini (Coast Guard Deployments, Military Transition and Maximising VA Benefits) - Episode 1244

Behind The Shield

James Geering

Mental Health, Health & Fitness, Fitness

4.9 • 695 Ratings

🗓️ 24 May 2026

⏱️ 112 minutes

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Summary

Ryan Scalmanini is a U.S. Coast Guard Veteran and the Director of VA Disability Compliance and Analytics for Veteran Benefits Guide (VBG). In his role, Ryan manages the training and development for VBG’s VA disability claims manager team to ensure they are equipped with the information and resources they need to successfully support the company’s Veteran clients. He is also responsible for end-to-end quality control of the claims support process.

Prior to joining VBG, Ryan was a Rating Veteran Service Representative, or Rater at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), where he became an expert on the VA’s Disability Compensation System. Ryan also served in the U.S. Coast Guard for four years, where he was an engineer and rescue swimmer while attached to a law enforcement and rescue unit.

Ryan holds a Bachelor of Science in Management from the University of Phoenix. Outside of VBG, Ryan enjoys spending time with his wife, playing beach volleyball and assisting Veterans/first responders in finding their path of healing and purpose.

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0:00.0	This episode is sponsored by yet another incredible company that I stand behind fully,
0:04.9	and that is Bubbs Naturals.
0:07.1	Now, I've not only used Bubbs products for four years now,
0:11.2	but I've also had the founder, Sean Lake, on the show twice.
0:15.2	And they are offering you the audience of the Behind the Shield podcast 20% of your entire order and I will give you that code in a
0:22.5	moment. Now, Bubbs has a very powerful backstory. Glenn Bubb Doherty is one of the two Navy SEALs
0:30.2	killed protecting the CIA facility in Benghazi and wanting to honor his best friend, Sean stood up this company.
0:39.1	Now, it began with their flagship product, which is their collagen. And I have to say, as a
0:44.2	Brit with really dry skin, who's now 51, I cannot underline the importance of collagen in your
0:50.7	diet. I have seen a huge positive impact on my skin, nails, hair, and most
0:56.6	importantly, digestive system. Another thing that I use religiously is their MCT creamers. That's the
1:03.3	part of coconut oil that is good for our brain. And they come in dairy and non-dairy, depending
1:08.8	on your diet. Now I started taking Bubb's latest product
1:12.5	creatine about three months ago and that was primarily because it's been proven to improve
1:18.4	cognition and brain health. But not only did I witness that, I also saw an improvement in my
1:24.5	performance, my lean muscle mass, and even a reduction in inflammation
1:29.2	and sports injury pain. Now, in addition, Bubbs makes apple cider vinegar gummies, vitamin C,
1:37.4	and their hydration product, hydrate or die. And several of these products are also NSF certified, which is the highest level of certification
1:46.4	as far as efficacy and cleanliness. Now, one of the most important elements of this company,
1:52.2	in my opinion, is that they are a social business, meaning 10% of their profits go to charity,
1:58.6	and in this case, it is the Glenn Doherty Foundation.
2:02.0	Now, as I mentioned before, they are offering you the audience of the Behind the Shield podcast
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