Advocating for Veterans: Understanding Claims, Awards, and Long-Term Issues

A 3-Hour Course that Goes Beyond the Basics

This Continuing Legal Education (CLE) course, created in August 2025, is approved by the Florida state bar association and meets qualification requirements under 38 C.F.R. § 14.629 through 2026 for agents and attorneys. It fulfills:

• Initial first-year 3-hour CLE requirements, or
• Any ongoing 3-hour CLE requirement on veterans law and procedure (every two years thereafter).

Why This CLE is Different

Most VA CLE courses provide theory. This one provides practice.

Our unique, hands-on approach takes you through the entire claims process from start to finish - ensuring you can confidently serve veterans with real-world strategies that work.

You'll learn how to:

• Build Fully Developed Claims (FDCs) from the ground up
• Determine which types of claims to pursue - leaving no stone unturned while staying efficient
• Navigate tough conversations with veterans and prepare them for C&P exams
• Tackle complex cases, including Debt Waivers, Medical Expense Reports, Fiduciary Set Up, PTSD, toxic exposures, and secondary conditions
• Develop a practical framework that saves time and improves outcomes

The course also will cover representation before VA, claims procedures, basic eligibility for VA benefits, right to appeal, disability compensation (38 U.S.C. Chapter 11), dependency and indemnity compensation (38 U.S.C. Chapter 13), and pension (38 U.S.C. Chapter 15).

October 24, 1-4 PM MST - Virtual & Recorded

You will receive three hours of credit and a certificate of completion which you can submit to VA's Office of General Counsel. The course will be recorded and available on demand.

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$199.00 | October 24, 2025 | Virtual & Recorded

Who Should Tune-in?

• Newly accredited VA attorneys and agents needing their first-year CLE
• Attorneys and Agents seeking biennial updates under VA accreditation rules
• Experienced attorneys who want a fresh, practical approach to veterans claims
• Anyone who helps veterans navigate VA claims that would like to deepen their understanding of the claims process

Meet the Speakers

Jed Winegar

Jed has served as an Accredited Claims Agent with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs since 2011. He has personally represented claims for Pension, Survivors Pension, DIC, SMC, Accrued Benefits, Burial Benefits, debt waivers, allowances, and decision reviews. He is a lifelong resident of Utah and holds a bachelor’s degree in business economics.

Jed has been married to the love of his life for over 20 years, and they have three wonderful teenage children who love soccer.

Hannah Turk

Hannah is a nationally recognized veteran advocate, nonprofit leader, and serves as an Executive Leader of the National Care Planning Council. She is deeply committed to honoring veterans and strengthening the communities that support them, leveraging both her professional expertise and her heart for service. Hannah currently serves as Vice President, Board Member, and Fundraising Lead of the Utah Agent Orange Veterans Foundation, where she works tirelessly to raise awareness and resources for Vietnam-era veterans and their families. She is also the Co-Founder and Vice President of The Rivetin' Rosies Project, empowering women to lead initiatives that improve the lives of veterans and first responders. In addition, Hannah sits on the Board of Directors for the Rocky Mountain Service Dog Project as Family Liaison, helping veterans and families access service dogs that restore freedom and independence. Her community leadership also extends to civic service as a Member of the Sunset City Veterans Day Program Planning Commission. Dedicated to suicide prevention, Hannah is a Licensed QPR Instructor and QPR Certified, offering free training through her nonprofits to veterans and first responders. Recognized for her visionary leadership and unwavering advocacy, Hannah continues to inspire others by showing how purpose-driven leadership can transform communities, uplift families, and honor those who have served our nation.