The VA follows a system, but most veterans are never taught how that system works.
Join former VA Rating Specialist and U.S. Army Veteran Dewayne Kimble for a free live training on how the VA evaluates claims, evidence, service connection, and ratings—and how VA Benefits Navigator helps veterans move from confusion to execution.
During this live session, you will learn:
Next Live Training | July 21 | 7:00 PM ET
Built for veterans ready to learn, organize, and take action—not those looking for someone else to file their claim.
THE VABN DIFFERENCE
Most veterans are told what to file.
Very few are taught how to think about building a successful VA disability claim.
VA Benefits Navigator was built to bridge that gap through structured education, proven claim strategy, and practical implementation tools—so you understand the process before taking action.
Built by veterans, including a former VA Rating Specialist.
Learn how the VA evaluates evidence, service connection, diagnostic codes, and ratings so you understand the "why" behind every decision.
Develop a long-term claims strategy that helps you determine what to file, when to file, and how multiple conditions work together.
Turn knowledge into action using VA Benefits Navigator, our proprietary claim development platform, monthly workshops, and live coaching with a former VA Rater.
That’s the difference between simply filing a claim and building one designed to succeed.
Most veterans don’t lose benefits because they aren’t eligible.
They lose them because no one has ever taught them how the VA evaluates evidence, service connection, diagnostic codes, and ratings.
Without understanding that system, every claim becomes a guess.
Rely on generic advice instead of a structured claims strategy
Submit evidence that doesn't clearly support service connection
Misunderstand how diagnostic codes determine ratings
File claims before developing a complete evidence strategy
Former VA Rating Specialist | U.S. Army Veteran
For nearly a decade, Dewayne Kimble evaluated VA disability claims from the inside, reviewing thousands of veterans' files and determining how claims were rated.
Today, he's on the other side of the desk, teaching veterans how the VA evaluates evidence, service connection, and ratings so they can build stronger claims before filing.
Experience at a glance
--> Former VA Rating Specialist
--> 15+ years in VA disability claims
--> 15,000+ claims reviewed
--> 160,000+ YouTube subscribers
--> Author of The VA Compensation Blueprint
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.
This is educational training not legal representation designed to give you clarity before you take your next step.
New sessions held monthly
No pressure just education, clarity, and live answers.
Co-Founder & Product Architect
Don's journey through the VA disability system is deeply personal. While building his own claim, he watched his father—a three-war veteran—fight the VA for more than 15 years in pursuit of the benefits he had earned. Tragically, his father received his 100% disability decision letter on the very day he passed away, never knowing he had finally won his claim.
That experience became Don's driving force behind VA Benefits Navigator.
Determined to ensure other veterans didn't have to navigate the same confusion and frustration, Don partnered with former VA Rating Specialist Dewayne Kimble. Together, they built an education-first platform designed to help veterans understand the VA's process, build stronger claims, and develop long-term strategies before filing.
Both Don and his father ultimately achieved their VA disability ratings through the guidance and expertise of former VA Rating Specialist Dewayne Kimble—a testament to the power of understanding how the VA system actually works.
Yes. Our monthly live training is completely free and open to veterans, transitioning service members, and their families who want to better understand the VA disability claims process. There is no cost to attend.
This training is ideal for veterans who are:
Absolutely. Many attendees have already filed claims or received VA ratings. Understanding how the VA evaluates evidence, service connection, and ratings can help you strengthen future claims, increases, supplemental claims, and secondary conditions.
No.
VA Benefits Navigator is an education and claim-development platform. We teach veterans how to understand the VA system, organize evidence, and build stronger claims. We do not provide legal representation or file claims on your behalf.
At the end of the training, you'll have the opportunity to enroll in our FREE 30-Day VA Claims Bootcamp.
The Bootcamp helps veterans begin implementing what they learned through:
VA Claims University is our advanced education program for veterans who want structured, instructor-led training from former VA Rating Specialist Dewayne Kimble.
Students receive:
YouTube provides information.
This training provides a structured system.
Instead of isolated videos, you'll learn how evidence, service connection, diagnostic codes, ratings, and long-term claim strategy work together—giving you a clear roadmap for your next steps.
VA Benefits Navigator is an educational platform designed to teach veterans how the VA disability claims process works and how to build stronger claim strategies. We do not replace legal representation or accredited VSOs. Our focus is helping veterans become more informed and better prepared before taking action.
If you're new to VA Benefits Navigator, this monthly live training is the best place to begin.
You'll leave with a better understanding of the VA disability claims process and know whether the FREE 30-Day Bootcamp or VA Claims University is the right next step for your goals.