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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Most VA disability claims come down to one thing: evidence. In this episode, CCK Law walks through how veterans can gather and submit the right evidence to support a strong VA claim. From service records and private medical records to nexus opinions and lay statements, understanding what to include, where to find it, and how VA evaluates it can make a real difference in the outcome of your case.…
Understanding the difference between SMC-L and SMC-R1 can have a direct impact on your VA disability compensation, but many veterans are confused as to how these aid and attendance benefits work. In this episode, CCK Law Partner Brad Hennings breaks down how each level fits into the Special Monthly Compensation system, what VA looks for when evaluating eligibility, and why these two benefits are…
Little-known procedural rules and technicalities can lead to many veterans being denied VA benefits. However, this does not mean their cases lack merit. Navigating the VA claims process is complicated, but in this episode, CCK Law Partner Michael Lostritto and supervising attorney Alyse Phillips break down 5 important topics all veterans need to understand. Tune in to learn more! For more…
There are many veterans who experience conditions that worsen over time. These conditions may also fluctuate, but these “bad days” are not always reflected during a C&P exam or within a VA disability rating. Understanding how VA evaluates flare-ups can make a real difference. In this episode, CCK Law breaks down what veterans should know about flare-ups, including how they factor into VA…
Many veterans believe that retirement disqualifies them from Total Disability based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU), but that is not what VA law says. In this episode, CCK Law Partner Brad Hennings explains how VA evaluates TDIU eligibility under 38 CFR § 4.16, why retirement status does not automatically disqualify a veteran, and how factors like functional limitations, marginal employment,…
Many veterans approaching age 65 wonder how VA disability benefits and Medicare interact and whether enrolling in one affects the other. In this episode, CCK Law partner Brad Hennings explains how these two federal systems work together, address common misconceptions veterans hear about losing benefits, and highlights why understanding the relationship between VA disability compensation, VA…
CCK Law's Maura Black and Ethan Muckelbauer break down essential VA claim tips every veteran should know, including the five primary ways to establish service connection, how to understand confusing VA terms like nexus and presumptive service connection, and practical strategies for gathering the strongest evidence to support your VA disability claim. Our attorneys also explain how VA math works,…
There are many common terms that veterans can encounter during the VA disability claim and appeal process. Some of these terms, however, can be confusing. Understanding these concepts can help veterans navigate the process and recognize how VA evaluates their claims. In this episode, CCK Law Partner Maura Black is joined by Lead Advocate Ethan Muckelbauer to discuss some of these terms, including…
Is there more than one way to establish service connection for VA disability benefits? Yes. In this video, CCK Law Partner Maura Black is joined by Lead Advocate Ethan Muckelbauer to explain the 5 ways veterans can establish service connection when seeking VA disability benefits. These pathways include direct service connection, secondary service connection, presumptive service connection, and…
A major federal court decision just changed how VA must apply Special Monthly Compensation. In this episode, CCK Law partner Brad Hennings discusses Barry v. McDonough, in which the Federal Circuit made clear that VA cannot automatically limit veterans to a single intermediate SMC rate increase. For veterans with multiple severe service-connected disabilities, this could mean higher monthly…
