VA Back, Knee, and Joint Claims Guide
A Step-by-Step System for Filing and Rating Back, Knee, and Joint VA Claims
Written by a disabled veteran who spent years helping thousands of veterans work through the VA claims process. No consultants. No upsells. No conflicts of interest. Just the information the VA never hands you.
VA Back, Knee, and Joint Claims Guide
FWD Assist Publishing
Back injuries. Bad knees. Shoulder problems.
Joint pain. These are the most filed and most underpaid disabilities in the VA system. The VA rates musculoskeletal conditions on range of motion — and if your exam doesn't capture your worst days, your rating won't reflect your real condition.
VA Back, Knee, and Joint Claims Guide explains the rating criteria for every major joint, how to document functional loss and pain properly, how the bilateral factor works in your favor, and how to file secondary claims when one bad joint causes damage to another. Stop leaving compensation on the table for the injuries that never went away.
What This Costs You Without It
Veterans lose thousands every year to the claims industry or to mistakes that could have been avoided with the right information.
Claims Company
$3,000–$6,000+
- Often takes a % of your backpay
- You don't learn the process
- Many are predatory — no oversight
- Locked in with contracts
Going It Alone
$0 upfront
- Months of research on VA.gov
- High chance of preventable denials
- No strategy for evidence building
- Years lost to appeals
This Book
$14.97
- Plain-language, step-by-step process
- Written by a 100% P&T veteran
- You learn, you own the knowledge
- No contracts, no percentage taken
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What This Book Covers
Practical, specific knowledge you can act on the day you read it.
This Book Was Written For You If…
- Veterans with back, knee, shoulder, or joint injuries from service
- Veterans whose musculoskeletal rating doesn't reflect their real condition
- Veterans with bilateral (both sides) joint conditions
- Anyone whose orthopedic problems have caused secondary conditions
What Makes This Different
This is not another generic VA guide scraped from the internet.
Written by a Disabled Veteran
Not a marketing agency. Not a law firm. A veteran with years of VSO-level experience who has personally helped thousands of veterans build claims, develop evidence, and fight for what they earned.
Education, Not Representation
No conflicts of interest. No legal advice you did not ask for. No sales pitch for a $5,000 consulting package. You learn the process. You own the knowledge. You make the decisions.
No Upsells. No Hidden Fees.
The price on this page is the price you pay. There is no subscription, no premium tier, and no bait-and-switch. The book is the product.
Part of a 35-Book Library
Every corner of the VA disability system covered in plain language under one publisher. Claims, conditions, appeals, benefits, transition, and more.
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Common Questions
Straight answers. No runaround.
What format is VA Back, Knee, and Joint Claims Guide available in?
VA Back, Knee, and Joint Claims Guide is delivered as an instant-download PDF. You can read it on any device, print it, and reference it as many times as you need. No DRM, no expiration, no hoops.
Is there a refund policy?
Yes. If the book does not meet your expectations, contact us within 30 days and we will make it right. No forms, no runaround. We wrote these books to help veterans, not to take their money.
Who wrote this and why should I trust it?
FWD Assist books are written by a 100% P&T disabled Air Force veteran with years of experience as a Veteran Service Officer. Every claim strategy, regulatory citation, and procedural step comes from hands-on experience helping real veterans with real claims.
Does this cover my specific situation?
VA Back, Knee, and Joint Claims Guide covers the diagnostic criteria, rating schedules, evidence requirements, and common secondary conditions specific to this area. It includes the 38 CFR rating criteria the VA uses so you know exactly what they are looking for.
Can I file for a condition that was not diagnosed during service?
Yes, in many cases. The VA evaluates service connection based on evidence linking your current condition to your military service. You do not need a diagnosis from active duty. This book explains what evidence establishes that link and how to get it.
What if I already have a rating but think it should be higher?
You can file for an increase. This book covers the rating criteria at every level so you can document your symptoms accurately and pursue the rating that matches your actual condition.
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About the Author
Joshua Christopherson is a disabled U.S. Air Force and Air National Guard veteran rated at 100% Permanent and Total. With years of Veterans Service Officer–level experience, he has helped thousands of veterans build claims, develop evidence, and fight for the ratings they earned. Every book in this library is written from that experience.
Learn More About the MissionThis is one of 35 books covering every corner of the VA disability system.
Browse the Full LibraryDisclaimer: FWD Assist HQ and FWD Assist Publishing provide educational resources only. Nothing in this book constitutes legal advice, medical advice, or accredited representation. Always consult with an accredited VA attorney, claims agent, or Veterans Service Officer for personalized guidance on your specific situation.