Knowledge Books


Veterans Guide to VA Benefits A guide for veterans, their family members and those assisting them to successfully apply for benefits from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs ("VA").
Veterans Guide to VA Claim Filing Not a guide for the faint of heart or for those operating heavy machinery. This guide to veterans benefits provides the detailed knowledge requisite to advocate for VA compensation and pension benefits.
VA Commonly Used Forms The Knowledge Book contains the most commonly used forms for obtaining various types of veterans benefits or services.
Veterans How To Ask VetsFirst Submitting a question to Ask VetsFirst.
VA Spinal Cord Injury System The VA runs a specialized nationwide system of care devoted to veterans with spinal cord injuries. Known simply as the "SCI Service", the VA operates this system using the policies and procedures found in VA Handbook 1176.1.

Veterans seeking service from the SCI Service can gain an understanding of the policies and procedures governing the SCI Service in this handbook. Additionally, if necessary, veterans and their advocates can gain useful insights about the SCI Service and the way they operate.
VA Prosthetics VA Prosthetics Handbooks provide local VA staff with guidance on how to run the prosthetics program. Within these handbooks, veterans and advocates can find useful information to understand local policies and procedures, as well as to challenge adverse decisions.

This series deals specifically with the provision of various prosthetics, orthotics and durable medical equipment through the Veteran Health Administration's Prosthetics and Sensory Aids Service ("Prosthetics") or PSAS.

Prosthetics provides devices to eligible veterans for use outside of VA medical centers or facilities.

Additional information can be found at the VA Prosthetics Website.