Written by veterans who learned the hard way—through denied claims, lowball ratings, and years of appeals. These field manuals give you the worksheets, scripts, and evidence checklists we wish we had from day one.
The Complete Series
Each manual targets a specific stage of the claims process. Start with Book 1 if you're new, or jump to the guide that matches where you are right now.
The Veteran's No-BS VA Claim Starter Pack
Book 1 of 5
The complete VA disability claim starter guide. Break down VA regulations into plain-English steps and file with confidence from day one.
Inside this manual:
Write Personal Statements That Get Results
Book 2 of 5
The definitive VA lay-statement playbook. Capture daily impact, mirror rating criteria, and give raters the language they need to approve your claim.
Inside this manual:
Know What Examiners Look For
Book 3 of 5
Walk into your VA C&P exam ready. Know exactly what examiners score, rehearse responses, and avoid the slip-ups that trigger denials.
Inside this manual:
Turn Your Denial Into an Approval
Book 4 of 5
Flip denied or underrated claims fast. Decode decision letters, gather new and relevant evidence, and choose the appeal lane that pushes your rating higher.
Inside this manual:
Get Supporting Statements That Back Your Claim
Book 5 of 5
Turn buddy memories into VA-ready evidence with outreach scripts, stressor prompts, and checklists that keep every witness focused on what raters need.
Who this will help:
Free Resources
The field manuals work best alongside these free resources. Use them together to build a complete claim packet.
Common Questions
Individual eBooks are priced at 99 cents to $9.99—less than a cup of coffee. All books are also included free with Kindle Unlimited if you have a subscription.
There are no upsells, no subscriptions, no hidden costs. Browse all available titles on the Field Manuals page.
Yes—I update the manuals whenever VA regulations, forms, or procedures change. Amazon automatically delivers updates to your Kindle library, so you always have the latest version.
If you spot something outdated, let me know and I'll fix it. You can also sign up for email updates to get notified when major changes drop.
If you're filing your first claim or returning after a break, start with VA Claims Explained. It covers the entire process from Intent to File through rating decision, explains VA math, and shows how to organize evidence.
Use the Start Here pathfinder to get a personalized recommendation based on where you are in the process.
Yes—all published Field Manuals are included with Kindle Unlimited at no extra charge. If you don't have KU, individual eBooks range from $0.99 to $9.99.
Building a Bulletproof Supplemental Claim is also available in paperback for $5.99 if you prefer a physical copy.
No—the free Kindle app works on any iPhone, Android phone, tablet, Mac, or PC. You can also read directly in your browser at read.amazon.com.
Many veterans print the worksheets or copy them into Google Docs to fill in digitally while working through their claim.
I monitor VA form changes, CFR 38 updates, and rater trends weekly. When regulations shift or new forms roll out, I update the affected manual and Amazon pushes the new version to your Kindle library automatically.
Sign up for email updates to get notified when major changes happen.
The free playbooks on this site are quick-reference checklists—great for a fast overview of specific conditions or claim types.
The Field Manuals (eBooks) go much deeper: fillable worksheets, word-for-word scripts, step-by-step walkthroughs, and detailed evidence strategies you can print and work through at each stage of your claim.
No—pick the ones that match your current situation. Most veterans start with VA Claims Explained and add others as needed:
Get Lay Statements That Win before writing your personal statement. Read C&P Exams Demystified before your exam. Grab Building a Bulletproof Supplemental Claim if you're challenging a denial. Each stands alone but they work together as a system.
Check the free resources on this site: the Claim Playbooks cover specific conditions and claim types, the FAQ answers common questions, and you can use the site search to find specific topics.
For community help, r/VAClaimHelp has thousands of veterans sharing advice and experiences.
