Welcome to book #2 in this series! In this book we will take your "homework" you completed using Book #1 and put that information to work for you in the form of your VA claim. We wrote this book to help you through the VA disability claim process. There are a lot of moving parts during this process- typically, we think of this timeframe from 3 months before your transition, whether for retirement or end of your service obligation, until about three months after your transition. In this book we will help you avoid the same pitfalls we went through when we navigated this process. You will learn how to prepare and submit your VA disability claim; you will learn how the VA claims process works; you will learn how your claim is decided and what that decision means to you; and finally, exactly how to appeal any claim you feel is not appropriate to your medical condition(s).In Section 1 of this book we will walk you the organizations who help you you're your disability claims process. Both the Veterans Affairs (VA) and Veterans Services Officers (VSO) from various organizations are the experts when putting together your claims, and we will talk about what to expect from them. In Section 2 we will discuss the 8-step VA claims adjudication process and describe each of the steps. We will also talk about how to check on the status of your claim during this process. In Section 3 we explain the VA disability compensation rating tables for you to have a clear understanding of why you have received or will receive your specific rating. In Section 4 we provide you with the current VA rating tables, so you can see what your disability percentage equates to in terms of monthly compensation. In Section 5 we discuss how to challenge your VA disability rating. In the event you receive a disability rating which you do not believe adequately represents your level of disability, you have the option to appeal your claim using a Notice of Disagreement (NOD). We will walk you through that process. In Section 6 we explain how Veterans who have been separated for over one year can prepare for a new claims, and what will be required to submit a Fully Developed Claim. In Section 7 we explain the difference between Concurrent Retirement Disability Payment (CRDP) and Combat Related Special Compensation (CRSC) benefits- what they mean to you, and how you go about applying for them. In Section 8 we will walk you through how to develop your CRSC Packet. We will walk you through the construction of a CRSC application with specific instructions, to ensure you have the greatest chance for getting the CRSC benefit you've earned. In Section 9 we provide you with a listing of legal professionals, broken down by State or Territory, who are ready to help you appeal any claim you believe is not appropriate for your disability. We have a proven method to help you maximize your claim. We also have proven methods to increase your chances of getting a favorable appeal. Like we say in the book, if we can help you increase your VA rating by 10%, this book will pay for itself several times over, every month, for the rest of your life!!!Don't tackle this beast yourself. Order Book #2 now and let's help you get the VA rating your deserve!