Veterans Legal Lowdown: VA Benefits Explained

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Veterans Legal Lowdown: VA Benefits Explained episodes

September 03, 2025CCK Live: What Happens When VA Is Gathering Evidence in the VA Claim Process?
What does it mean when your VA claim status reads: “VA Evidence Gathering, Review and Decision”? In this episode, we discuss the evidence-gathering stage of the VA claim process. We’ll talk about what happens when VA reviews a veteran’s claim. We will also explain how VA’s duty to assist can help veterans collect the right evidence to support their case. This episode also covers some ways you can add your own evidence and what VA does next to move your claim forward. Tune in to learn more!!
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August 25, 2025CCK Live: What Veterans Should Expect at VA C&P Exams for PTSD
Veterans should know what to expect during Compensation and Pension (C&P) exam for post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. In this episode, we explain a C&P exam’s objectives, which include confirming a PTSD diagnosis, determining service connection, and assessing the condition’s severity to establish the appropriate disability rating. Additionally, we explain what happens after the exam and how to document your experience. We will also provide advice on preparing for the exam. Tune in to learn more!
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August 20, 2025CCK Live: VA Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) - Mental Health Ratings Over 100%
Veterans with a mental health condition may also be eligible for special monthly compensation (SMC). In this episode, we discuss the eligibility criteria, aid and attendance, how mental conditions can impact a veteran’s claim, and how veterans can effectively present their claims to VA. Tune in to learn more!
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August 04, 2025CCK Live: Can Veterans Still Get Secondary Service Connection for Insomnia?
In this episode, CCK law discusses how VA rates insomnia, particularly when it is a secondary service connection. Join us as we discuss the diagnostic code for insomnia, whether veterans can still get secondary service connection for this condition, and changes in the rating criteria for sleep apnea and insomnia. Tune in to learn more!
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July 28, 2025CCK Live: How Long Does It Take VA to Review Evidence? VA Claim Timeline
How long does it take VA to review your evidence and make a decision? In this episode, two VA-accredited claims agents break down the full VA claims process, including what happens during the most time-consuming phase—Evidence Gathering, Review, and Decision. They explain the key steps, what delays are common, and how veterans may be able to shorten the timeline. Whether you're filing for the first time or waiting on a decision, this episode will help you understand what to expect and how to navigate the wait more effectively.
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July 14, 2025CCK Live: Can You Receive Both VA and Long-Term Disability Benefits?
Long-term disability (LTD) benefits can help an individual’s income when they can no longer work due to a medical condition or injury—but can a veteran receive both VA and LTD benefits? In this episode, we discuss the relationship between VA and LTD benefits, the differences between them, how pre-existing conditions are handled in LTD policies, benefit offsets, and whether veterans can receive both simultaneously. Tune in to learn more!
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6 min
June 23, 2025CCK Live: Why Do VA Raters Reduce Veterans Disability Ratings?
Veterans who have a disability rating that is reduced by VA may wonder why it happened. Join us as we discuss the most common reasons why VA reduces ratings and how you can respond. We will talk about new evidence, re-examinations, staged ratings, temporary total ratings, and others. Tune in to learn more!
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6 min
June 16, 2025CCK Live: What Are the VA Benefits Available for Veterans Rated 90% Disabled?
A 90% rating provides access to many top VA benefits, but not all of them are available to 100% disabled veterans. In this episode, CCK Law’s accredited advocates break down the 2024 compensation benefits and appeal options for veterans with a 90% VA disability rating. We discuss monthly compensation, additional benefits for dependents, healthcare, vocational readiness, state-sponsored benefits, and others. Tune in to learn more!
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June 09, 2025CCK Live: What Your VA Disability Letters Mean - VA Decision Letters Explained
Veterans who file a disability claim with VA may receive different letters about their cases. These letters contain key details concerning the veteran’s claim and the next steps in the VA disability benefits process. In this episode, CCK Law discusses the most common types of VA letters and what to expect from each. We will talk about VA development letters, rating decision letters, notification letters, and others. Tune in to learn more!
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June 02, 2025CCK Live: Florida State Veterans Benefits
Florida provides extensive support for its veteran population. From housing and financial benefits to employment and recreational opportunities, veterans have access to several state-specific benefits. Join us as we discuss Florida’s programs for veterans, including housing benefits, financial benefits, tax breaks, vehicle benefits, burial benefits, and others. Tune in to learn more!
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About Veterans Legal Lowdown: VA Benefits Explained

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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…