Depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are two of the most common mental health conditions among veterans. VA rates both conditions using VA’s General Rating Formula for Mental Disorders. Join this CCK team as we discuss VA’s ratings for depression and PTSD. Tune in to learn more!

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CCK argued at the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims on behalf of a veteran client who was seeking entitlement to Total Disability based on Individual Unemployability, or TDIU. On this episode of Veterans Legal Lowdown, the CCK team reviews the veteran’s case and discusses how CCK helped him successfully appeal the decision after he received a Board denial. Tune in to hear the full story.

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The National Defense Authorization Act, or NDAA, is a policy and spending bill for the Department of Defense that passes through Congress every year. This year's bill includes several provisions that will impact servicemembers and veterans, including military pay raises, housing benefits, childcare programs, military justice reforms, health care improvements, and more. Join the CCK team as we discuss these changes and what they mean for veterans in 2023!

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VA offers several survivors benefits to dependent spouses, children, and parents of military veterans who have passed away.  VA survivor benefits include Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC), accrued benefits, survivors’ pension, and more.  Tune in to this week’s episode of the Veterans Legal Lowdown to learn about mistakes claimants make when filing VA survivors benefits claims and how to avoid them. 

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Filing secondary claims can help veterans reach a higher level of VA compensation.  As with any VA claim, some conditions tend to receive higher ratings than

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Disability Benefits Questionnaires, or DBQs, are downloadable forms created for veterans’ use in the evaluation process for VA disability benefits.  Specifically, DBQs are intended to give veterans more control over the disability claims process.  Join the CCK team as we discuss how to use DBQ forms in VA claims.  Don’t miss out on this informative update!

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VA rates migraine headaches from 0 to 50 percent, with criteria based on severity and frequency of the migraines.  On this episode of Veterans Legal Lowdown, CCK is discussing how to get a 50 percent rating for migraines.  We review valuable types of evidence for migraine claims, including lay statements and medical opinions.  Be sure to listen to this informative episode!

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VA disability back pay is the monies owed to veterans from the effective date of their claim to the date they were granted those benefits.  Due to its backlog of disability compensation claims, VA can often take months or years to grant benefits.  On this episode of Veterans Legal Lowdown, CCK is reviewing how to calculate back pay.  Tune in to learn more!

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VA adjudicators tend to give a lot of weight to Compensation and Pension exams when deciding veterans’ claims.  This means that a negative or unfavorable exam can severely impact a veteran’s likelihood of winning a grant of benefits.  Join the CCK team as we discuss the best ways to refute an unfavorable C&P exam.  Tune in for this important update!

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VA may deny disability benefits for a variety of reasons, but some are more common than others. On this episode of Veterans Legal Lowdown, CCK has identified the most common causes of denied claims.  Whether seeking VA service connection or an increased VA rating, disabled veterans can make small errors that could result in a denied VA claim.  Be sure to tune in to learn what these mistakes are and how to avoid them!

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