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In this video, we will breakdown the monthly rate VA DIC recipients will receive in 2024! DIC, or dependency and indemnity compensation, is a monthly benefit paid by VA to surviving dependents of a veteran whose death was related to their milit
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) awards special monthly compensation (SMC) to veterans with service-connected conditions so debilitating they warrant a rating higher than 100 percent. In this episode, we will break down the SMC rates for
The Cost-of-Living Adjustment for Veterans’ disability compensation in 2024 was announced at 3.2 percent. In this episode of CCK Live, we will discuss how this change in COLA will affect veteran’s benefits, what the 2024 pay chart looks like, a
In this episode, we are discussing the issue of unaccredited individuals charging veterans and their families illegal fees to file VA claims, obtain medical evidence and nexus letters, and more. A group of 31 members of Congress sent a letter t
In this episode, we discuss the PFAS lawsuit and your entitlement to VA benefits. PFAS chemicals were used widely in various industries and have contaminated water, food, and air across the U.S. If you believe you have been exposed to PFAS and
In this episode, we discuss the Board of Veterans’ Appeals decision goal for fiscal year 2023 and explain how this compares to previous years, including a breakdown of the additional funding the department has received in its budget. We review
A secondary service-connected disability is a disability that results from a condition that is already service-connected. Veterans must provide medical evidence linking their back pain to their already service-connected condition, or a nexus. C
Tune in for a discussion on establishing presumptive VA service connection for arthritis (meaning you do not need a nexus connecting the disability to service). Veterans can receive VA ratings for degenerative and rheumatoid arthritis and may b
Confused by VA terms? You're not alone. Over the course of the VA benefits process, veterans will encounter many abbreviations that VA uses to describe key terms. From your initial VA claim to your decision letter, there may be unfamiliar terms
Service members who are separating and plan to file for disability compensation can file their claim before separation through VA’s Benefits Delivery at Discharge program. The Benefits Delivery at Discharge, or BDD, program allows service membe
In this informative episode, learn which VA rating you may be eligible for if you are suffering from peripheral neuropathy. Veterans may receive service connection for peripheral neuropathy on a direct basis, by secondary service connection, or
Discover the Top 5 Letters Veterans Receive from VA. In this informative episode, we discuss the most frequent letters veterans and their families receive when seeking VA disability benefits, including requests for records, notice of improper f
Tune in to this informative episode of CCK Live to learn about a case involving Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) for Traumatic Brain Injuries at the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVC). SMC allows veterans to be compensated beyon
In this episode, we are discussing five secondary service connection claims that could increase your VA disability rating. If a veteran files for and is granted service connection for more than one condition, each conditions receives its own VA
There are several types of VA benefits available to elderly veterans. Eligible elderly veterans could qualify for many VA benefits such as: VA pension, Aid and Attendance, Housebound, and geriatric care at VA healthcare facilities or community
Why does VA reduce veterans’ disability ratings? VA assigns disability ratings to ensure that each veteran is compensated for their current level of disability. If VA identifies evidence suggesting a condition has improved or anticipates that i
Learn what it means when your VA claim status reads as "Preparing for Decision" throughout the process of getting a decision on your VA claim. Is this stage a good sign for your VA claim? How long should veterans expect to wait from this stage?
How should you prepare for a C&P exam? How much weight do C&P exams hold? What are tips for attending C&P exams? Can I bring someone with me? Join the CCK Team in this episode of CCK LIVE as we discuss common questions we hear about VA compensa
For some veterans, a 100% VA disability rating does not adequately capture the severity of their condition(s). In these cases, a veteran may receive Special Monthly Compensation, or SMC. SMC is awarded to veterans with service-connected conditi
While VA offers benefits to eligible veterans across the country, each state also offers certain benefits for veterans residing in that state. Texas veterans may qualify for a range of veterans benefits, including housing and loan assistance, e
Veterans with a 100% VA disability rating are entitled to the highest amount of monthly compensation from VA. However, there are several other benefits veterans with a 100% rating can get, such as permanent and total (P&T) status, VA healthcare
Compensation and pension, or C&P exams, are a typical part of the VA disability benefits process. C&P exams are weighed heavily by VA when determining if a veteran's condition is service connected and assigning a disability rating. As mental he
VA's presumption of soundness states that every veteran shall be taken to have been in sound condition when examined, accepted, and enrolled for service. In other words, veterans are presumed healthy upon entry into service unless otherwise not
The highest possible rating for post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is 100%. A 100% rating means that a veteran’s PTSD symptoms are so severe that they are totally impaired and unable to function in daily life. VA assigns PTSD ratings base
Sometimes VA disability ratings are protected, meaning they cannot be reduced or taken away. However, there are certain situations in which VA can take away a veteran's disability benefits, such as if the veteran committed fraud or a clear and
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