VA Benefits Navigator

What VA Benefits Navigator does

VA Benefits Navigator (VABN), operating under the legal entity Veteran Success Solutions LLC, is a veteran-owned education and software company founded in 2025 and headquartered in Apollo Beach, Florida. The company is co-founded by U.S. Marine Corps veteran Don Fried (COO) and U.S. Army veteran Dewayne Kimble, a former VA Rating Specialist with 15+ years of insider experience who evaluated over 15,000 disability claims during his VA tenure. VABN targets U.S. veterans and active duty service members navigating the VA disability claims process, addressing the structural gap left by denied claims (~1 in 3 initial claims), overwhelmed VSOs handling 200+ cases, and AI tools that hallucinate federal regulations. The company sells an integrated curriculum-plus-software ecosystem anchored by ClaimBuilder, a patent-pending web application that maps over 1,000 medical diagnostic codes to 38 CFR regulatory language and provides Personal Statement Builder, Condition Mapping, and Form Identification features for initial claims, supplemental claims, appeals, and higher-level reviews.

VABN's product surface spans six tiers: a free 30-Day Bootcamp Challenge as the no-credit-card entry point; monthly software subscriptions at $67/month or $603/year (25% savings); a self-paced VA Claims Course at $248 pre-launch ($497 retail) including six months of software access; a BDD Program at $397 for active duty service members in the 90-180 day Benefits Delivery at Discharge window; and VABN University at $997-$2,497 across Foundation, Explorer, and All-In tiers with 8-week live cohorts. Physical workbooks are sold at $197-$297. A dedicated Member HQ portal consolidates training replays, curriculum, and software training resources. Two patent applications cover the claims software system and 38 CFR mapping technology. VABN.AI is referenced as an AI-powered product direction under development.

The business model is direct-to-consumer and digital-only, distributed through vabenefitsnavigator.com with no field sales presence. Go-to-market combines product-led growth (free Bootcamp funnel converting to paid tiers), community-led referrals within veteran networks, and a tiered Corporate Partner / affiliate program offering 15-40% commissions with a 180-day cookie window to veteran media outlets, VSO chapters, podcasters, and influencers. Founder Dewayne Kimble's personal YouTube channel (160,000+ followers) serves as the primary awareness engine. The company is bootstrapped with no disclosed external funding, operates with 1-10 employees, and has not yet reported revenue or ARR.

Name

VA Benefits Navigator

Legal name

Veteran Success Solutions LLC

Website

https://vabenefitsnavigator.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2025

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

VA Benefits Navigator is a veteran-owned software and education company that provides patent-pending claims-building software and curriculum teaching U.S. veterans and active duty service members how to file and improve VA disability claims using the regulatory framework former VA raters use.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

VA Claims Education Software

NAICS

Software Publishers (5132)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Certification & Credentialed Creator Programs (MPACALAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Care Navigation, Advocacy & Benefits Guidance Platforms (HLALADAJ), Disability Employment & Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Programs (EDAAAOAI)

Keywords

• VA disability claims software
• Veteran benefits education
• Claims building training
• Veteran advocacy services
• VA rating guidance

Headquarters

HQ city

Tampa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Software Subscription: Monthly or annual subscription to proprietary VA claims-building software. Includes bi-monthly instructional webinars, guided learning from a former VA rater, and access to proprietary VA educational packet. Monthly: $67/mo; Annual: $603/yr (save 25%).
2. VA Claims Course: Self-paced video training course from former VA Rating Specialist Dewayne Kimble. Includes 6 months of software access (a $402 value), 4 monthly support calls, and all workbooks. Pre-launch price $248 (50% off $497 retail).
3. BDD Program: One-time cohort enrollment for active duty service members in the Benefits Delivery at Discharge program. 3-month cohort-based program including 6 months software access, live monthly training calls, and AMA calls with former VA rater. $397 per enrollment.
4. VABN University: Cohort-based online training platform with live classroom instruction over 8 weeks. Three tier levels: Foundation ($997–$1,497, 5 months software), Explorer ($1,497–$1,997, 18 months software), and All-In ($2,497–$2,997, lifetime software). Includes same curriculum, software, and workbooks across all tiers.
5. Workbooks: Physical spiral-bound guides including condition-specific strategies and step-by-step templates. $197–$297 one-time purchase.
6. Corporate Partner / Affiliate Commissions: Partner program earning recurring commissions on software subscriptions and one-time commissions on courses and University enrollments. Software commissions: 20–30% lifetime recurring; Courses: 20–40% per sale; University: 15–25% per enrollment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

VA Benefits Navigator sells the patent-pending ClaimBuilder software, which maps over 1,000 medical diagnostic codes to 38 CFR regulatory language so veterans can build VA disability claims in the same framework raters use. The software is paired with an education-first ecosystem: a free 30-Day Bootcamp, a self-paced VA Claims Course, a BDD Program for active duty, and cohort-based VABN University training, all taught by former VA Rating Specialist Dewayne Kimble. Customers can subscribe to the software monthly or annually, or purchase one-time courses, workbooks, and cohort enrollments.

Product overview

VA Benefits Navigator (VABN) is a veteran-owned software company operating as an education-first ecosystem with a platform-plus-products architecture. The core offering is ClaimBuilder, a patent-pending claims-organization software that maps medical diagnostic codes to 38 CFR regulations. This software is bundled with or offered separately alongside educational products: the free 30-Day Bootcamp Challenge (entry point), the self-paced VA Claims Course ($248 pre-launch), and VABN University (live cohort-based training at $997-$2,497). For active duty service members, the BDD Program ($397) provides specialized training for pre-separation claims. Physical workbooks ($197-$297) and monthly/annual software subscriptions ($67/month or $603/year) provide supplementary access. All products are tied together through the VABN Member Headquarters portal and taught by former VA Rating Specialist Dewayne Kimble.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ClaimBuilder: Patent-pending VA claims software built by a former VA rater to help veterans build claims using the same language VA raters use to evaluate cases.
• VABN University
• BDD Program
• VA Claims Course
• 30-Day Bootcamp Challenge

Products and services

• ClaimBuilder (VA Claims Software) Patent-pending VA claims software that maps over 1,000 medical diagnostic codes to 38 Code of Federal Regulations. Helps veterans build claims using the same framework VA raters use to evaluate cases through Personal Statement Builder, Condition Mapping, Form Identification, and full claims coverage for initial claims, supplemental claims, appeals, and higher-level reviews. Available in Veteran and BDD versions.
• Software Subscription (ClaimBuilder Access) Recurring subscription to ClaimBuilder software at $67/month (rolling monthly) or $603/year (annual, saving 25%). Includes full access to the proprietary VA educational packet, bi-monthly instructional webinars, guided learning from a former VA rater, 2 live software training classes per month, and 2 AMA calls per month. Cancel anytime.
• 30-Day Bootcamp Challenge Free 30-day quick start challenge to VA claims. Includes 30 daily lessons, downloadable resources (checklists, templates, reference guides), self-paced learning, and access to connect with other veterans. Serves as the best introduction to the VABN ecosystem and free trial for ClaimBuilder. No credit card required.
• VA Claims Course Self-paced video course from former VA Rating Specialist Dewayne Kimble. Pre-launch pricing at $248 (retail $497). Includes comprehensive video lessons, 4 monthly support calls, 6 months of ClaimBuilder software access ($402 value), workbooks and templates, community access, evidence gathering strategies, and C&P exam preparation.
• BDD Program Active duty only cohort-based program for Benefits Delivery at Discharge claims. $397 one-time per cohort enrollment. Includes 3-month cohort program, 6 months of proprietary ClaimBuilder software access, 3 exclusive monthly cohort sessions, twice-monthly live AMA calls, twice-monthly software training sessions, and up to 12 live touchpoints. Designed for service members 90–180 days from separation.
• VABN University 8-week live cohort program with three pricing tiers: Foundation ($997, 5 months software), Explorer ($1,497, 18 months software), and All-In ($2,497, lifetime software). Includes structured learning from a former VA rater, small group settings, software access, and white-glove service options. Next cohort starts July 23, 2026. All-In tier limited to 100 seats.
• Workbooks Spiral-bound physical guides with condition-specific strategies and step-by-step templates. Priced at $197–$297 depending on scope. Sold standalone and bundled with courses and University enrollments.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 1 in 3 (33%) initial VA disability claims are denied — VABN addresses this gap through education on proper evidence development and filing strategy.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Corporate Partner Program (Affiliates)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerVABN operates a Corporate Partner Program that recruits veteran media outlets, VSO chapters, podcasters, influencers, and organizations to promote VABN offerings. Partners earn 20-40% commissions on educational course sales, 15-25% on University enrollments, and 20-30% lifetime recurring commissions on software subscriptions. Partners receive unique tracking links, marketing swipe file, and tier-based benefits including priority support, co-branded landing pages, and dedicated partner managers. The 180-day cookie attribution window accommodates veterans' long decision cycles.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Veterans United Home Loans: Large veteran-focused financial services company (primarily VA home loans) with broader veteran advocacy and education initiatives. Significantly larger and broader in scope, but shares the veteran services audience and benefits education mission.
• The American Legion: Large established veterans service organization offering claims assistance, advocacy, and education across the full spectrum of VA benefits. A traditional VSO incumbent with significantly greater resources and broader veteran audience reach.
• Military.com: Large military and veteran content and community platform with broad coverage of benefits, claims, transition, and career topics. Targets the same veteran audience with educational content but at much broader scope and scale than VABN's niche focus.
• Chisholm Chisholm & Kilpatrick: Established VA disability law firm providing legal representation and educational content to veterans. Larger and more established than VABN, serving the same audience but with a legal-services-led model rather than education-and-software-led.
• Disabled American Veterans (DAV): Major congressionally chartered veterans service organization providing free claims assistance and advocacy to disabled veterans. Represents the incumbent VSO model that VABN positions itself against, but serves the same underlying need.

Direct peers

• VA Claims Insider: Direct competitor offering VA claims education, courses, and software to veterans. Operates a similar platform-plus-content model targeting the same audience of veterans navigating the disability claims process, with comparable subscription and course pricing structures.
• Hadit.com: Veteran community and information platform focused on VA disability claims. Serves the same target audience with educational content, forums, and resources for veterans filing claims, making it a direct comparable in the VA claims education space.
• Veterans Guardian: VA claims consulting company providing education and assistance to veterans filing disability claims. Targets the same audience with a comparable value proposition of helping veterans understand and successfully navigate the VA system.
• TravisStan: VA claims consulting firm offering education, consulting, and representation services to veterans. Competes for the same customer base seeking expert guidance through the VA disability claims process, with overlapping service offerings in claims education.

Others

• Coursera: Large online learning platform with creator/instructor-led courses across many subjects. Comparable in platform-plus-content delivery model and creator-led instruction, though operates at vastly larger scale and in different subject domains.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/VABenefitsNavigator
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/va-benefits-navigator
• Instagraminstagram.com/va_benefits_navigator

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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