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The Very Aggravating Book Series

The VA Claims Manual

The VA Appeals Manual

The VA Appeals Manual

This volume of the series deals with VA claims within the Veterans Benefits Administration.  From filing an Intent to File to preserve your "effective date," though gathering and submitting evidence, submission of your claim, the C&P exam, and all the way to decision and beyond, you will find expert advice every step of the way. 


329 pages.

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The VA Appeals Manual

The VA Appeals Manual

The VA Appeals Manual

Just because the VA said no, does not mean it is the end of your claim. In this volume of the series you will learn about the Board of Veterans Appeals, the three lanes of appeal, choosing the correct appeal for your denial, all the way to the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims.  

You can be sure you will find solid advice every step of the way. 


237 pages.

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VA Healthcare Manual

The VA Appeals Manual

The VA Final Benefits Manual

What is the difference between "registering for" and "enrolling in" VA Healthcare?  This volume of the series is dedicated to getting indoor with the Veterans Health Administration, the types of benefits that are available,  priority groups, emergency care and more.  Get the healthcare you earned!


451 pages

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The VA Final Benefits Manual

The VA Secondary Claims Manual

The VA Final Benefits Manual

From filing for "pre-need" burial in a VA cemetery,  to filing for Survivors Pension and VA Dependent Indemnity Compensation.   When you need things to be simple and go smoothly,  the volume of the series will be a good friend in a bad time.


300 pages

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The VA Secondary Claims Manual

The VA Secondary Claims Manual

The VA Secondary Claims Manual

In this volume of the series, we tackle the VA often misunderstood "secondary claim" system.  I  will detail every step you will need to follow to get your percentage even higher through the use of secondaries like sleep apnea secondary to PTSD or depression secondary to pain.


Most vets are not even aware that if one disability is caused by another disability,  the VA will rate that as well!

Summer 2025
The cover of the VA service officers manual by Robert Gardner

The VA Service Officers Manual

The VA Secondary Claims Manual

The VA Secondary Claims Manual

A practical guide for veteran service officers and County service officers on how to better serve their clients.

Coming 2026

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