The Board of Veterans’ Appeals is the appellate body of VA and can overrule a decision made by a VA Regional Office. Following an unfavorable Board decision, veterans have two options to appeal: submit a Supplemental Claim or appeal to the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. Join the CCK team as we discuss how to appeal to the CAVC. Be sure to tune in for this important update!

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Kidney disease can impact the body’s ability to regulate blood pressure, filter waste, and can cause serious health problems. There are several types of kidney conditions, including acute kidney failure, diabetic nephropathy, chronic kidney disease, and end-stage renal failure. Join the CCK team as we discuss how VA rates each kidney condition, the connection between diabetes and kidney disease, Agent Orange presumptions, and more!

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A veteran’s service-connected disability is deemed “permanent” when VA is reasonably certain, based on medical evidence, that the level of impairment will continue for the rest of the veteran’s life. Join the CCK team as we discuss how to know when your VA disability rating is permanent. We also review situations in which VA can reduce a rating and other types of protected disability ratings. Tune in to catch all the important details!

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Wrist injuries, such as sprains and fractures, often result in wrist pain. Veterans commonly experience wrist injuries and pain as a direct result of their military service. On this episode of Veterans Legal Lowdown, the CCK team is discussing some of the most common wrist conditions among veterans and how VA rates them. Don’t miss out on this informative episode!

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A compensation and pension (C&P) exam is a medical exam ordered by VA to evaluate the condition(s) a veteran is claiming for disability compensation. Join the CCK team as we discuss several important things to keep in mind before, after, and during a C&P exam. We offer tips on preparing for the exam, advice on how to accurately report symptoms, and more. Tune in to catch all the important details!

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The Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, or the CAVC, is a federal court with jurisdiction over decisions made by the Board of Veterans’ Appeals. Tune in as the CCK team reviews the entire CAVC process and timeline. We also discuss how much a CAVC appeal costs, the benefits of hiring an attorney, and how to appeal an unfavorable CAVC decision. Don’t miss out on this informative episode!

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Permanent and Total disability, or P&T, refers to veterans whose disabilities are rated 100 percent disabling by VA and have zero or close to zero chance of improvement. Join the CCK team as we discuss how to determine eligibility for a permanent and total disability rating, when VA can reduce a P&T rating, and additional benefits available to veterans with P&T ratings. Don’t miss out on this important update!

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The National Defense Authorization Act, or NDAA, is a Department of Defense policy and spending bill that passes through Congress every year.  The 2022 NDAA includes several provisions that will greatly benefit veterans and servicemembers. Join the CCK team as we discuss the new NDAA provisions and what they mean for the future of VA benefits. Don’t miss out on this important update!

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A gynecological condition is one that affects the female reproductive organs. Women veterans who are coping with service-related gynecological conditions may qualify for VA disability benefits. Join the CCK team as we discuss how to establish service connection for gynecological conditions, compensation and pension exams, and VA disability ratings for gynecological conditions. Tune in to learn more!

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Thyroid conditions are common among veterans, especially in those who were exposed to toxic substances during military service. Join the CCK team as we review VA disability ratings and benefits for thyroid conditions. We also discuss presumptive service connection for thyroid conditions based on Agent Orange exposure and other military toxic exposures. Don’t miss out on this important update!

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