Built by Veterans. Led by a Former
VA Claims Rater.
[Free Training] A Former VA Rater Reveals How to Build a Winning VA Disability Claim in 2026
Join our educational training that reveals how the VA evaluates evidence, assigns ratings,
and why small mistakes lead to years of lost benefits.
Join our educational training that reveals how the VA evaluates evidence, assigns ratings,vand why small mistakes lead to years of lost benefits.
Seating is limited to the first 100 attendees.
Led by Someone Who Actually Decided VA Claims.
This training is taught by a former VA Claims Rater with nearly a decade of experience evaluating disability claims from inside the VA system.
You’ll learn how raters think, how evidence is weighed, and what actually matters when decisions are made.
Built by veterans. Backed by data. Proven by results.
Can’t attend live? Register anyway — replays and follow-up details are provided.
What You’ll Learn in This Live Training
How VA raters are trained to evaluate evidence and conditions
Why many claims are delayed, denied, or underrated
How to think strategically before submitting a claim
Common mistakes veterans make — and how to avoid them
How VA Claims University is structured and who it’s built for
Join our live, veteran-led training to understand how VA raters evaluate claims — and how to build your disability claims strategy before you file.
Next Live Session:
January 31st @ 2 pm EST
New sessions held monthly.
No pressure — just education, clarity, and live answers.
Can’t attend live? Register anyway — replays and follow-up details are provided.
What You'll Learn in This Free Live Training
VA Claims University was built because most veterans are forced to piece together bad information from forums, YouTube, or generic claims services.
This training introduces the education-first system behind VA Claims University — designed to teach veterans how to:
Understand the VA claims process end-to-end
Develop a clear claims strategy
Execute with confidence using the right tools and guidance
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about choosing your path
Is this webinar free?
Yes. This live training is completely free and open to veterans who want a better understanding of how the VA disability claims process works.
How long is the training?
The live training typically runs 60–75 minutes, including time for open Q&A. You’re welcome to stay for the entire session or join for the portions most relevant to you.
Do I need to prepare anything?
No preparation is required.
Just bring your questions. If you already have specific conditions or concerns in mind, you’re welcome to ask about them during the live Q&A.
Will this help if I already filed a claim?
Yes. Many veterans attend after filing and realize where things may have gone wrong or what could be improved moving forward. The training covers how raters evaluate evidence and decisions — which is valuable whether you’re preparing a claim, waiting on a decision, or planning a next step.
Will I learn about VA Claims University?
Yes. This webinar also serves as an open Q&A for veterans considering VA Claims University. We’ll explain how the University is structured, who it’s designed for, and answer questions about upcoming cohorts — so you can decide if it’s right for you, without pressure.
No pressure. No obligation. Just education you should have received years ago.
About Your Hosts
Led by Someone Who Actually Decided
VA Claims
Dewayne Kimble
United States Army Veteran and VA Claims Expert, Dewayne is a former VA rater with 15 years of experience helping veterans navigate the disability claims process. Collectively, through his 9-years at the VA, his successful claims consulting business, and his educational outreach on YouTube (130,000+ followers), Dewayne has been involved in over 15,000 VA claims projects. This broad perspective spanning both the inside of the VA system and direct veteran support has made him one of the most trusted voices in the veteran community.
Don Fried
Don's own VA claims process took over 6 years, and his father a three-war veteran fought the VA for 15 years, receiving his winning decision letter the same day he passed away, never knowing he had won. These experiences fuel Don's 20+ years of veteran advocacy and his expertise in technology development and marketing helped to create the world's first patent-pending VA claims system.
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