Service members who are separating and plan to file for disability compensation can file their claim before separation through VAs Benefits Delivery at Discharge program. The Benefits Delivery at Discharge, or BDD, program allows service members to apply

In this informative episode, learn which VA rating you may be eligible for if you are suffering from peripheral neuropathy. Veterans may receive service connection for peripheral neuropathy on a direct basis, by secondary service connection, or through pr

Discover the Top 5 Letters Veterans Receive from VA. In this informative episode, we discuss the most frequent letters veterans and their families receive when seeking VA disability benefits, including requests for records, notice of improper form, C&P ex

Tune in to this informative episode of CCK Live to learn about a case involving Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) for Traumatic Brain Injuries at the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVC). SMC allows veterans to be compensated beyond the 100 p

In this episode, we are discussing five secondary service connection claims that could increase your VA disability rating. If a veteran files for and is granted service connection for more than one condition, each conditions receives its own VA rating. If

There are several types of VA benefits available to elderly veterans. Eligible elderly veterans could qualify for many VA benefits such as: VA pension, Aid and Attendance, Housebound, and geriatric care at VA healthcare facilities or community centers. Tu

Why does VA reduce veterans disability ratings? VA assigns disability ratings to ensure that each veteran is compensated for their current level of disability. If VA identifies evidence suggesting a condition has improved or anticipates that it will impr

Learn what it means when your VA claim status reads as "Preparing for Decision" throughout the process of getting a decision on your VA claim. Is this stage a good sign for your VA claim? How long should veterans expect to wait from this stage?

How should you prepare for a C&P exam? How much weight do C&P exams hold? What are tips for attending C&P exams? Can I bring someone with me? Join the CCK Team in this episode of CCK LIVE as we discuss common questions we hear about VA compens

For some veterans, a 100% VA disability rating does not adequately capture the severity of their condition(s). In these cases, a veteran may receive Special Monthly Compensation, or SMC. SMC is awarded to veterans with service-connected conditions so debi