Season 7
Episodes
VA Effective Dates Explained by Former VA Raters | 38 CFR 3.400
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Former VA raters Kenneth Davis and Dewayne Kimble decode 38 CFR and explain why understanding the regulations behind VA decisions matters. Learn how effective dates, intent to file, “date facts found,” staged...
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I Was One Bad Decision from Prison—Then I Became a Navy Chief Warrant Officer
How does someone go from being expelled from school and one bad decision away from prison to retiring after more than 22 years as a U.S. Navy Chief Warrant Officer? In this Veteran Voices episode, Chief Warrant...
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Why Veterans Still Struggle to Buy a Home—Even With a VA Loan
Buying a home with a VA loan isn't always as simple as many veterans expect. In this special edition of Prepare to Compete, Kenneth Davis, CEO of Veterans for Veterans, joins Kavon Jones for an in-depth discussion on...
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VA Rating Rule Walked Back, But Loan Fees Could Still Go Up | S7 E4
VA policy changes are creating major conversations across the veteran community. In this episode of Prepare to Compete, we break down the VA rating rule that was walked back after veterans pushed back, plus a proposed...
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Service Connection & Beyond: 4 Types, Secondary Claims, VA Loans & Policy (S7 E3)
This episode of the Prepare to Compete Podcast focuses on helping veterans understand how the VA establishes service connection, how to leverage secondary claims, how VA disability compensation and the VA home loan...
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VA Rating Rule Update: What Changed, Who It Impacts, and What to Do Next S7 E2
This VA rating rule update may change how certain conditions are evaluated—especially when symptoms improve with treatment. In this video, we break the update down in plain English: what changed, why it matters, who...
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VA Claims in 2026: Retro Pay, Nexus Letters, Buddy Statements & AI (The 4 Things That Matter) S7 E1
Filing a VA claim in 2026 comes down to a few evidence and process decisions that consistently determine outcomes. In this full episode, we break down the four areas that matter most right now: how retroactive pay...
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