Many veterans with a 100% VA rating worry about losing their benefits if they start working. Tune in as our advocates break down types of 100% ratings and the rules associated with working for each one. For more information, visit our website at cck-law.com Follow us on social media: YouTube - http://bit.ly/CCKYTL Facebook - http://bit.ly/CCKFBL Instagram - http://bit.ly/CCKINL Twitter - http://bit.ly/CCKTL...
Service-connected disabilities can manifest due to a number of reasons, which is why there are multiple paths to VA service connection. Tune in to learn 5 paths to service connection, and how to approach each method when seeking VA disability. For more information, visit our website at cck-law.com Follow us on social media: YouTube - http://bit.ly/CCKYTL Facebook - http://bit.ly/CCKFBL Instagram - http://bit.ly/CCKINL Twitter - http://bit.ly/CCKTL...
Many Veterans may be subject to VA rating reevaluations, during which VA can potentially reduce ratings. Learn from our Veterans Advocates about how VA rating reevaluations and reexaminations work, plus how Veterans can prepare. For more information, visit our website at cck-law.com Follow us on social media: YouTube - http://bit.ly/CCKYTL Facebook - http://bit.ly/CCKFBL Instagram - http://bit.ly/CCKINL Twitter - http://bit.ly/CCKTL...
Diabetes is a very common service-connected condition among Veterans. Tune in to learn why this is, how VA adjudicates Diabetes claims, and what you can do to help build the strongest case possible. For more information, visit our website at cck-law.com Follow us on social media: YouTube - http://bit.ly/CCKYTL Facebook - http://bit.ly/CCKFBL Instagram - http://bit.ly/CCKINL Twitter - http://bit.ly/CCKTL...
Agent Orange has impacted thousands of Vietnam Veterans in one way or another. CCK’s Maura Clancy, Jenna Zellmer, and Nicholas Briggs discuss everything Veterans should know about Agent Orange and VA disability compensation. For more information, visit our website at cck-law.com Follow us on social media: YouTube - http://bit.ly/CCKYTL Facebook - http://bit.ly/CCKFBL Instagram - http://bit.ly/CCKINL Twitter - http://bit.ly/CCKTL...
C&P Exams are often essential pieces of evidence for Veterans’ VA disability claims. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, these exams were halted with a promise that VA would not deny Veterans’ claims solely for missing a cancelled exam. Many Veterans were denied nonetheless for missing exams, whereas other Veterans must now wait in a new backlog of over a hundred thousand pending exams. Join CCK Founding Partner Robert Chisholm and attorney Christine Clemens as they discuss the delays, denials, an...
CCK attorneys discuss the newly passed provisions included in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Tune in to learn what these provisions are, and what will change for Vets and Servicemembers. Topics range from Burn Pits, the Widow’s Tax, Agent Orange, and more. For more information, visit our website at cck-law.com Follow us on social media: YouTube - http://bit.ly/CCKYTL Facebook - http://bit.ly/CCKFBL Instagram - http://bit.ly/CCKINL Twitter - http://bit.ly/CCKTL...
Team CCK breaks down the Post-9/11 GI Bill. Learn about eligibility requirements, what educational benefits are offered, additional benefits for needs such as housing and books, transferring GI benefits to a dependent, scholarships, length of time Veterans have to use these benefits, how to apply, and much more. For more information, visit our website at cck-law.com Follow us on social media: YouTube - http://bit.ly/CCKYTL Facebook - http://bit.ly/CCKFBL Instagram - http://bit.ly/CCKINL Twitter ...
On this episode of the Veterans Legal Lowdown, pod host Robert Chisholm and guest Nicholas Briggs discuss the use of Agent Orange and other herbicides on the island of Guam. They start with an overview of what Agent Orange is and where the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense acknowledge the use of these herbicides. Robert and Nick move on to discuss what this means in terms of VA benefits for veterans who were exposed to herbicides during service, for example, in Thailan...
Today on the Veterans Legal Lowdown, host Robert Chisholm and guest Brad Hennings talk about the new VA benefits appeals system under the Appeals Modernization Act (AMA), and some of the challenges VA is experiencing with the implementation of the new appeals system. A year after the AMA was officially signed into law, Robert and Brad dive into some of the training deficiencies and operational inconsistencies we’re seeing from VA, and what they mean for veterans and their disability claims. For ...
If VA denied your claim, the first step to building a successful appeal is understanding the reason for the denial. Join us as the CCK team breaks down the most common reasons for VA claim denials and how to help fix these issues. For more information, visit our website at cck-law.com Follow us on social media: YouTube - http://bit.ly/CCKYTL Facebook - http://bit.ly/CCKFBL Instagram - http://bit.ly/CCKINL Twitter - http://bit.ly/CCKTL...
If you are filing a claim for VA disability compensation, you will likely be required to attend a Compensation and Pension (C&P) Exam. Join us as our advocates discuss what Veterans can expect before, during, and after their C&P Exam for PTSD. For more information, visit our website at cck-law.com Follow us on social media: YouTube - http://bit.ly/CCKYTL Facebook - http://bit.ly/CCKFBL Instagram - http://bit.ly/CCKINL Twitter - http://bit.ly/CCKTL...
The Appeals Modernization Act forever changed the way VA adjudicates Veterans’ claims. So, is this program yielding fast and accurate results for Veterans? CCK’s advocates break down the first year of data under the AMA, and what we think this means for the new appeals system. For more information, visit our website at cck-law.com Follow us on social media: YouTube - http://bit.ly/CCKYTL Facebook - http://bit.ly/CCKFBL Instagram - http://bit.ly/CCKINL Twitter - http://bit.ly/CCKTL...
As many as 3.5 million veterans and servicemembers have been exposed to Burn Pits since 2001, but the harmful effects of exposure are still largely unknown. Learn about VA claims for conditions related to Burn Pit exposure from our experienced Veterans advocates. For more information, visit our website at cck-law.com Follow us on social media: YouTube - http://bit.ly/CCKYTL Facebook - http://bit.ly/CCKFBL Instagram - http://bit.ly/CCKINL Twitter - http://bit.ly/CCKTL...
Regardless of what stage you’re at in the VA benefits process, there's likely a specific form to complete; VA seems to have a form for everything. In this episode of The Veterans Legal Lowdown, we breakdown the most important VA forms and give useful tips for how to properly complete and submit them. For more information, visit our website at cck-law.com Follow us on social media: YouTube - http://bit.ly/CCKYTL Facebook - http://bit.ly/CCKFBL Instagram - http://bit.ly/CCKINL Twitter - http://bit...
Spouses of disabled veterans may be eligible for certain VA benefits such as compensation, health care, education and training, insurance coverage, and survivors’ benefits. Want to learn more? Tune in to this week’s episode of The Veterans Legal Lowdown. For more information, visit our website at cck-law.com Follow us on social media: YouTube - http://bit.ly/CCKYTL Facebook - http://bit.ly/CCKFBL Instagram - http://bit.ly/CCKINL Twitter - http://bit.ly/CCKTL...
Tune in to learn more about VA claims for Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). CCK attorneys provide an overview of each condition, how to get them service-connected, and how to build yourself a strong case for VA disability compensation. For more information, visit our website at cck-law.com Follow us on social media: YouTube - http://bit.ly/CCKYTL Facebook - http://bit.ly/CCKFBL Instagram - http://bit.ly/CCKINL Twitter - http://bit.ly/CCKTL...
Gastrointestinal conditions are common conditions among veterans, particularly of the Gulf War era, including the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. Find out why this may be, what policies VA has in place to help these veterans, how GI conditions are rated, and much more from Team CCK in this episode of the Veterans Legal Lowdown. For more information, visit our website at cck-law.com Follow us on social media: YouTube - http://bit.ly/CCKYTL Facebook - http://bit.ly/CCKFBL Instagram - http://bit...
Mefloquine (Lariam) was an anti-malarial pill widely used by the military in the 1990’s and 2000’s that was known to case severe neurological and psychiatric symptoms, earning the FDA’s “black box” waring in 2013. Some veterans are now struggling to manage these symptoms, sometimes mirroring PTSD, and obtain disability compensation for this exposure. Join CCK attorneys and our special guest Dr. Remington Nevin, a leading expert on mefloquine poisoning and a veteran himself, as we discuss the his...
Military service can take its toll on a person’s joints, resulting in lasting musculoskeletal issues, such as Degenerative Arthritis. In fact, Arthritis is one of the most commonly claimed VA disabilities. Join seasoned CCK attorneys Maura Clancy, Lindy Nash, and Mike Lostritto as they dive into VA claims for Arthritis. For more information, visit our website at cck-law.com Follow us on social media: YouTube - http://bit.ly/CCKYTL Facebook - http://bit.ly/CCKFBL Instagram - http://bit.ly/CCKINL ...
VA often relies on C&P Exams for medical evidence when deciding your VA claim. So, what should a veteran do if their C&P Exam results are unfavorable? Challenge it. Learn how from CCK Partner Zach Stolz, and attorneys Alyse Galoski and Christian McTarnaghan For more information, visit our website at cck-law.com Follow us on social media: YouTube - http://bit.ly/CCKYTL Facebook - http://bit.ly/CCKFBL Instagram - http://bit.ly/CCKINL Twitter - http://bit.ly/CCKTL...
Learn about VA service connection for Anxiety claims, how the condition is rated, and how it can fit into a bigger service-connected disability picture for veterans on a secondary basis from the CCK team of Nick Briggs, Jenna Zellmer, and Alyse Galoski. For more information, visit our website at cck-law.com Follow us on social media: YouTube - http://bit.ly/CCKYTL Facebook - http://bit.ly/CCKFBL Instagram - http://bit.ly/CCKINL Twitter - http://bit.ly/CCKTL...
Join CCK attorneys Christian McTarnaghan, Alyse Galoski, and Michael Lostritto as they break down VA disability claims for Migraines and Headaches. Hear how these conditions are rated, the migraine presumption policy for Gulf War Veterans, the forms of evidence that can benefit your claim, and more. For more information, visit our website at cck-law.com Follow us on social media: YouTube - http://bit.ly/CCKYTL Facebook - http://bit.ly/CCKFBL Instagram - http://bit.ly/CCKINL Twitter - http://bit....
Tune in to learn more about VA disability claims for hearing loss & tinnitus. CCK’s Maura Clancy, Emma Peterson, and Nick Briggs explain the diagnosis of hearing loss & tinnitus, how VA rates these conditions, and the common pitfalls VA makes when adjudicating these claims. For more information, visit our website at cck-law.com Follow us on social media: YouTube - http://bit.ly/CCKYTL Facebook - http://bit.ly/CCKFBL Instagram - http://bit.ly/CCKINL Twitter - http://bit.ly/CCKTL...
In this episode of the Veterans Legal Lowdown, we discuss how to apply for VA disability benefits. CCK’s Brad Hennings, Lindy Nash, and Courtney Ross break down everything from the various types of claims, best time to file, necessary evidence, and VA disability ratings. Listen up to learn how to apply for VA disability benefits. For more information, visit our website at cck-law.com Follow us on social media: YouTube - http://bit.ly/CCKYTL Facebook - http://bit.ly/CCKFBL Instagram - http://bit....
CCK attorneys Christian McTarnaghan, Jenna Zellmer and Alyse Galoski discuss common types of foot conditions. This episode covers establishing service connection, evidence for a successful claim and VA ratings. Tune in to learn more about foot conditions. For more information, visit our website at cck-law.com Follow us on social media: YouTube - http://bit.ly/CCKYTL Facebook - http://bit.ly/CCKFBL Instagram - http://bit.ly/CCKINL Twitter - http://bit.ly/CCKTL...
Tune in to learn all about VA’s Benefit of the Doubt doctrine. CCK’s Jenna Zellmer, Maura Clancy, and Emma Peterson explain what the doctrine really means, how it can be beneficial to veterans, and its limitations. Tune in to learn all about VA’s Benefit of the Doubt doctrine. For more information, visit our website at cck-law.com Follow us on social media: YouTube - http://bit.ly/CCKYTL Facebook - http://bit.ly/CCKFBL Instagram - http://bit.ly/CCKINL Twitter - http://bit.ly/CCKTL...
In this episode of The Veterans Legal Lowdown we break down the appeals process for initial claims, how and when to appeal. CCK’s Emma Peterson and Nick Briggs explain the importance of an appeal and tips and tricks on how and when to file an appeal. For more information, visit our website at cck-law.com Follow us on social media: YouTube - http://bit.ly/CCKYTL Facebook - http://bit.ly/CCKFBL Instagram - http://bit.ly/CCKINL Twitter - http://bit.ly/CCKTL...
Listen up as CCK’s Christian McTarnaghan, Lindy Nash, and Courtney Ross discuss VA disability claims for sleep apnea. Learn more about the different ways to establish service connection for sleep apnea, how VA rates the condition, and common mistakes VA makes when adjudicating these claims. For more information, visit our website at cck-law.com Follow us on social media: YouTube - http://bit.ly/CCKYTL Facebook - http://bit.ly/CCKFBL Instagram - http://bit.ly/CCKINL Twitter - http://bit.ly/CCKTL...
Learn more about PFAS water contamination on this week’s episode of The Veterans Legal Lowdown. CCK’s Emma Peterson and Kerry Baker go into detail regarding what PFAS are, how PFAS have contaminated the drinking water at military bases, and why this poses a health risk to servicemembers and veterans. For more information, visit our website at cck-law.com Follow us on social media: YouTube - http://bit.ly/CCKYTL Facebook - http://bit.ly/CCKFBL Instagram - http://bit.ly/CCKINL Twitter - http://bit...
