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Veterans Legal Lowdown: VA Benefits Explained

CCK
VA Disability Claims
Veterans Affairs
VA Disability Benefits
VA Claims Process
TDIU
VA Benefits
Service Connection
Sleep Apnea
Veterans Benefits
Total Disability Based On Individual Unemployability
Mental Health Conditions
VA Disability Rating
Special Monthly Compensation
VA Disability Ratings
Veterans Disability Benefits
Secondary Service Connection
VA Decision Letters
Favorable Findings
Dependency and Indemnity Compensation
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

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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Latest Episodes

Total Disability based on Individual Unemployability — or TDIU — is a VA benefit that pays veterans at the 100% disability rate when their service-connected conditions prevent substantially gainful employment. In this episode, CCK Law partners Emma P... more

Many veterans believe that retirement means the end of their VA disability compensation. Many also believe that receiving retirement income will automatically disqualify them from VA benefits. In this episode, CCK Law Founding Partner Robert Chisholm... more

The House of Representatives has passed a new bill that could eventually affect how long veterans wait for VA appeal decisions. It is called the "Veterans Law Judge Experience Act.” In this episode, CCK Law Partner Brad Hennings explains what the bil... more

Many veterans believe a Permanent and Total (P&T) VA disability rating can never be reduced. P&T ratings provide strong protection for veterans, but there are, however, some legal situations when VA may still propose a reduction. In this episode, CCK... more

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Claire Babcock
Accredited VA claims agent with experience in Veterans Benefits cases.
Chisholm Chisholm & Kilpatrick
Episode: Protecting Your VA Rating: Increases, Reductions & Legal Safeguards
Zach Stoltz
CCK partner who testified during a hearing on veterans' affairs
Chisholm Chisholm & Kilpatrick LTD
Episode: CCK Live: Exposed to AFFF or PFAS? We Explain These VA Disability Claims

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Chisholm Chisholm & Kilpatrick
Legal team representing veterans in VA claims
Brad Hennings
Partner at CCK Law
Maura Black
Partner at Chisholm Chisholm & Kilpatrick
Emma Peterson
Host and Partner at CCK Law

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 40 ratings
  • I enjoy the new bumper music…

    as well as the good information concerning Disability Benefits Questionnaire’s. Thank you for keeping us informed.

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    PopAcosta
    United States6 years ago
  • Awesome!

    Great advice from smart people! I’ll be keeping up with the new episodes!

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    josesc2223
    United States7 years ago
  • Great information

    Very informative talks. This group displays comprehensive expertise in the field of veterans law

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    smc2223
    United States7 years ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Strong legal expertise; useful for veterans navigating complex benefits.
Clear, actionable VA claims guidance with credible hosts.
Engaging guests and practical tips, albeit dense at times.

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Denied by the BVA? Signs Your Case May Succeed at the CAVC
Q: How important is it that I attend a compensation and pension or a C&P exam?
It is crucial to attend a C&P exam if at all possible, as failure to attend can lead to automatic denial of benefits.
Denied by the BVA? Signs Your Case May Succeed at the CAVC
Q: What does non-adversarial mean? What does the pro-claimant benefit system refer to?
In a non-adversarial process, VA is supposed to work collaboratively with veterans to maximize their benefits.
3 Major VA Benefits Most Veterans Don’t Know They Qualify For
Q: Can I work and still receive TDIU?
Yes, but only marginal employment is allowed.
3 Major VA Benefits Most Veterans Don’t Know They Qualify For
Q: What are examples of common secondary conditions?
Sleep apnea is often secondary to PTSD, while issues like depression can arise due to chronic pain.
Winning VA Claims for MST, Caregivers, & More: Veterans Legal Lowdown
Q: Why does it take years for a case to be decided?
There are multiple factors, including managing two systems, the Legacy System and the Appeals Modernization Act System, and the complexity of the appeals process.

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A practical, attorney-led show focused on VA disability benefits, claims process, and related legal protections and updates. Episodes dissect topics like VA ratings, back pay, SMC, TDIU, CUE, and regulatory changes, while offering concrete strategies for veterans navigating denials, appeals, and supporting evidence. The format blends policy context with actionable guidance, making complex VA law more approachable for claimants, caregivers, and professionals working with veterans. A notable strength is the consistent emphasis on safeguarding benefits through non-adversarial processes and documented evidence, often featuring multiple firm attorneys who specialize in veterans law.

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