Leah BUCHOLZ

As the CEO of a medical expert company specializing in providing medical opinions for disability cases, the role involves strategic leadership, operational oversight, and clinical expertise to ensure the delivery of high-quality evaluations. The CEO is responsible for guiding the organization's mission to support individuals seeking disability determinations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and fostering relationships with stakeholders.

• Directed the successful completion of over 10,000 VA medical opinions, providing critical support in the disability determination process for veterans.
• Fosters strong relationships with legal professionals, disabled veterans, and healthcare providers to facilitate comprehensive and accurate disability assessments.
• Ensures all medical evaluations and company practices adhere to federal and state regulations, maintaining a 100% compliance record during tenure.
• Represented the company at industry conferences and seminars, enhancing brand visibility and establishing authority in the field of medical disability evaluations.

• Received Meritorious Service Medal while serving as first woman Special Forces battalion Physician Assistant
• Established and maintained operational clinic in Jordan in support of Operation Inherent Resolve
• Skilled in primary care with emphasis in tactical medicine to include certification as an Aeromedical PA with Airborne and Air Assault qualifications
• Physician Assistant Preceptorship and Adjunct Professor for over 40 PA students
• Primary investigator for research and testing of Freeze Dried Plasma on the battlefield
• Active duty from 2004-2018, deployed for 15 months in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, performed casualty response, trauma management, and evacuation efforts in combat under adverse conditions
• Transitioned to the Army Reserves in 2018. Supports summer training as an instructor for the AMEDD Captain's Career Course

• Department of Veterans Affairs contract Compensation and Pension Examiner for Logistics Health Incorporated and Veterans Evaluation Services
• Treatment of acute illness, acute fracture management, minor surgical procedures, burn care
• Telemedicine/Virtual Medicine experience
• Prescribes specific therapeutic interventions and arranges referrals

• Completes in-depth physical evaluations for veterans and first responders entering treatment facility for substance abuse
• Collaborates with physicians to determine effective combination therapy and medical treatments for patients in recovery
• Provides counseling and support to clients with drug and alcohol abuse issues
• Educated patients on variety of infectious disease issues, nutrition, obesity, and smoking cessation to improve overall health and wellness.

• Rapidly analyzed and responded to critical situations such as cardiovascular, abdominal, and neurological in emergency situations.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support team leader and instructor, trained in Advanced Trauma Life Support
• Administered and prescribed appropriate courses of treatment, including controlled substances
• Effectively led teams of advanced practice providers and nurses in caring for trauma and critical care patients