Veterans Legal Lowdown: VA Benefits Explained

Mar 10 2025 261 ep. 15 mins 55
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Veterans Legal Lowdown is a podcast created by Chisholm Chisholm & Kilpatrick LTD, a law firm representing veterans nationwide on their VA disability claims. In each episode, our legal team breaks down a veterans law topic--from Burn Pits to Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs) and VA claim hacks to the latest VA news. This is CCK On Air.

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CCK Live: 100% VA Disability Rating and Working - When Disabled Veterans Can Work

Mar 10 2025 4 mins  
Some veterans with a 100% VA disability rating may wonder if they can still work. Whether you have a schedular 100% rating, a 100% permanent and total (P&T) rating, or Total Disability based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU), we discuss the details and limitations surrounding employment. In this episode, we also talk about the circumstances under which veterans with TDIU can wor

CCK Live: Incarceration and the Impact on VA Benefits - The Fugitive Felon Act

Mar 03 2025 3 mins  
How does a fugitive felon status or incarceration impact a veteran’s VA benefits? In this episode, CCK Law breaks down VA’s definition of a fugitive felon, the consequences of outstanding felony warrants, and the steps veterans need to resolve this status. We also discuss how incarceration can affect VA benefits, including reductions in payment and family apportionment options.

CCK Live: Making Your VA Claim Move Faster - How to Expedite Veterans Benefits

Feb 24 2025 6 mins  
Many veterans struggle with the slow VA claims process. In this episode, CCK Law discusses how veterans can expedite their VA claims. We also offer some tips to help veterans avoid delays—even if they don’t qualify for expedited status. There are seven ways veterans can qualify for expedited processing, and we get into the specific of each. Tune in to learn more!For more inform

CCK Live: Why VA Takes Away 100% TDIU Ratings: Veterans Benefits

Feb 18 2025 4 mins  
In this episode, learn about the most common reasons disabled veterans lose their 100% TDIU VA ratings and what they can do to avoid this happening. We’ll discuss situations where veterans can continue working despite having a TDIU rating and situations where they cannot. Additionally, we talk about the steps veterans can take when VA proposes to reduce a rating. Tune in to learn

CCK Live: Artillery Blasts & TBIs: What Veterans Need to Know

Feb 10 2025 3 mins  
A New York Times investigation revealed that veterans who served in artillery units in 2016 are now dealing with unforeseen health issues. These issues include insomnia, chronic confusion, and others. In this episode, we discuss what veterans need to know about artillery blasts and related issues, such as TBIs. Tune in to learn more!For more information, visit our website at⁠⁠�

CCK Live: Need a Nexus Letter for a Sleep Apnea VA Claim? Here’s How to Get One

Feb 03 2025 4 mins  
When filing a VA claim for sleep apnea, veterans will need a nexus connecting the condition to an event in service. This can come in the form of a nexus letter, which is a written opinion from a competent medical professional detailing that your disability is “at least as likely as not” connected to your military service. In this episode, we’ll discuss the steps veterans shou

CCK Live: Exposed to AFFF or PFAS? We Explain These VA Disability Claims

Jan 21 2025 5 mins  
There are over 455 military bases with confirmed contamination from AFFF, or “aqueous film forming foam.” Veterans who served at these locations might face health risks, including exposure to PFAS, or forever chemicals. In this episode, we explore how this exposure affects eligibility for VA disability benefits. We also talk about the current need for individual service connect

CCK Live: Lifetime VA Benefits - Do Veterans Get Benefits for Life?

Jan 13 2025 3 mins  
In this episode, we discuss if VA benefits last for a lifetime or if they can change. Learn how and when VA might reduce or take away disability benefits. We talk about process the process behind reexaminations (C&P exams), and how they could lead to changes in the disability rating. We also discuss the VA 5-, 10-, and 20-year rules, and more. For more information, visit our w

CCK Live: Top Reasons VA Claims Get Delayed and How to Speed Them Up

Jan 07 2025 5 mins  
In this episode, we discuss why the VA process disability claims and appeals takes so long. We discuss the top reasons behind these VA claim delays. We also share some tips on how veterans can speed up their claims. This can include avoiding simple mistakes like missing deadlines to bigger issues on VA’s side, like backlogs. Tune in to learn more! For more information, visit our

CCK Live: The VA 70/40 Rule for a 100% Disability Rating

Dec 16 2024 2 mins  
In this episode, we discuss the VA 70/40 Rule. We’ll discuss how having a combined rating of at least 70%, with at least one of the conditions rated 40% or higher, can help veterans get a 100% VA disability rating through TDIU. We will discuss the 70/40 rule, how much veterans can expect to receive under a 100% rating, and what happens if a veteran doesn’t meet the 70/40 rule c