For Every Veteran With a Claim

Master your VA disability claim — without the guesswork.

Most veterans leave rating points — and money — on the table because no one ever showed them how the system actually works. VA Disability Mastery does: 13 modules, 139 short lessons, and a full toolkit that take you from confused to claim-ready.

13Modules
139Video Lessons
13Toolkit PDFs
26Condition Masterclasses
Under 3 Minutes

Why most first VA claims get lowballed.

VA Disability Claims, Explained — video
Watch: VA Claims, Explained (2:48)
Who This Is For

Built for the file you're actually fighting.

Filing a first claim

Do it right the first time — condition list, evidence, statements, C&P prep, submission.

Seeking an increase

Stuck below the rating you've earned? Learn how ratings actually build, and what evidence moves them.

Denied or lowballed

Read the decision letter like a rater, find the evidence gap, and pick the right appeal lane.

Inside the Course

Every module. Every lesson. No mystery.

Short, plain-English video lessons in execution order. This is the complete, real curriculum — nothing hidden behind the paywall but the lessons themselves. Grounded in 38 CFR Part 4, the AMA appeal lanes, and current rating criteria.

Module 0 — Your VA Claim Roadmap11 lessons
WelcomeHow To Use This CourseHealthcare vs. CompensationAm I Ready To FileBefore You Touch VA.govBuild Your Condition ListPrioritize Your ClaimEvidence You NeedFirst-Time Filer MistakesYour Submission RoadmapUnderstanding Claim Status
Module 1 — Orientation & Mindset10 lessons
How VA Disability WorksThree Things Every Claim NeedsHow VA Decides Your RatingVA Math ExplainedCommon MythsThe Three-Part FrameworkWhy Most LoseThink Like A RaterMaximize Without ExaggeratingBuild Your Strategy
Module 2 — Claim Strategy & Engineering6 lessons
Intent To FileThe Five PathsPresumptives & the PACT ActPrimary vs. SecondaryClaim EngineeringWhen Not To File
Module 3 — Medical Evidence Mastery8 lessons
The Medical Evidence BlueprintAppointments Into EvidenceDBQs ExplainedNexus LettersLay EvidencePersonal StatementsAudit Your RecordsClaim Killers
Module 4 — Mastering the C&P Exam7 lessons
What The C&P Exam IsThe Psychology Of C&PHow Vets Hurt ClaimsPhysical Exam PrepMental Health Exam PrepTelehealth vs. In PersonAfter The Exam
Module 5 — Mental Health Claims8 lessons
Mental Health Ratings ExplainedPTSD MasterclassAnxiety & DepressionInsomnia & SleepMST ClaimsSymptoms & Higher RatingsSecondary Physical From Mental HealthMental Health Statement Workshop
Module 6 — Physical Conditions Masterclass26 lessons
The Physical Claims BlueprintHow Physical Conditions Are RatedPain, Flare-ups & Range of MotionDocumenting Physical SymptomsCommon Physical MistakesBack Pain ClaimsNeck Pain ClaimsKnee ClaimsShoulder ClaimsRadiculopathy & Nerve PainFlat Feet & Foot ConditionsArthritis ClaimsMigraines & HeadachesVertigo & Meniere'sChronic Fatigue ClaimsFibromyalgia ClaimsSleep Apnea ClaimsCPAP Ratings ExplainedAsthma & Respiratory ConditionsSinusitis & Rhinitis ClaimsGERD ClaimsIBS ClaimsDigestive System RatingsTinnitus ClaimsHearing Loss ClaimsSecondary Condition Chains
Module 7 — Advanced VA Claim Tactics7 lessons
TDIU MasterclassSMC MasterclassP&T & Protected RatingsReevaluations & ReductionsEffective Dates & BackpayFiling IncreasesRating Optimization
Module 8 — Appeals & Denials14 lessons
Why Claims Get DeniedRead Your Decision LetterEvidence ConsideredFavorable FindingsThe Evidence-Gap ListSupplemental ClaimsHigher-Level ReviewsBoard AppealsChoosing Your MoveDuty To AssistCUE ClaimsWinning After DenialEvidence DevelopmentAppeal Timelines
Module 9 — Reaching 100%6 lessons
Paths To 100Mapping Your RouteProtecting 100Life After 100Benefits At 100Financial Planning
Module 10 — AI & Modern Claim Warfare9 lessons
ChatGPT For ClaimsAI Personal StatementsAI Record AnalysisAI Strategy & NexusThe AI C&P SimulatorAI Denial AnalysisAI Red-TeamingBuild Your Claim GPTThe Future Of AI
Module 11 — Resources, Tools & Templates22 lessons
VA.gov WalkthroughKey VA FormsRating Schedule LookupVA Records & Blue ButtonSTRs & Personnel RecordsClaim Submission WalkthroughPersonal Statement TemplatesBuddy Letter TemplatesNexus Letter TemplatesAI Prompt PacksApps, Tools & CommunitiesBuild Your Claim BinderDigital Folder StructureEvidence Naming SystemChecklists & Readiness ToolsClaim Strategy WorksheetsCondition Evidence TrackerSymptom TrackerMedical Appointment TrackerC&P Exam TrackerDecision Letter TrackerAppeal Deadline Tracker
Module 12 — Final Claim Readiness Review5 lessons
The System TogetherConfidence CheckYour Next 30 DaysBonus ModulesFinal Message
Pricing

Choose your level of support.

Flat, one-time prices. Lifetime access at every tier. Nobody here ever takes a percentage of your benefits.

Self-Study

$397 one-time
  • Full video course — every module, every lesson
  • Complete toolkit: worksheets, trackers & templates
  • Lifetime access, updates included
  • Free preview lesson before you buy
Enroll — Self-Study
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Guided

$797 one-time
  • Everything in Self-Study
  • Two 1:1 coaching calls with Loy O'Kelley
  • Your file, your questions, a concrete plan
  • Booking instructions inside the course on day one
Enroll — Guided

Done-With-You

$1,497 one-time
  • Everything in Guided
  • Professional medical opinion (nexus/IMO) consultation
  • Strategy meeting on your medical evidence
  • Delivered by licensed clinician Dr. Carrie Johnson, DNP, APRN, FNP-C (Caldwell-Johnson PLLC)
Enroll — Done-With-You

Not sure which tier? Self-Study if you’re a self-starter · Guided if you want experienced eyes on your file · Done-With-You if medical evidence is your gap.

One-time payment · 14-day refund policy · Secure checkout (Stripe) · Never a percentage of your benefits

Educational information only — not legal or VA-accredited advice. The course teaches you to understand and prepare your own claim; you remain the claimant. Coaching is education and guidance. Medical opinions are the independent, licensed clinical service of Caldwell-Johnson PLLC. Standfast is not affiliated with the VA or DoD. Dollar figures in lessons are illustrative. No outcome guarantees — preparation is what we teach, because it's the part you control.