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CCK is a law firm known for its ability to handle complex disability and insurance litigation, with a national reputation in the areas of veterans disability benefits, long-term disability insurance, life insurance, and ERISA litigation.
CCK Law Blog
2d ago
California is home to a significant veteran population. Veterans of the United States military comprise approximately 5 percent of the state’s adult residents. To honor and support its veterans, it offers a range of benefits and resources to complement those provided by VA. As a law firm dedicated to serving veterans, including California-based veterans, we […]
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CCK Law Blog
1w ago
Sometimes it is necessary for claimants to submit supplemental evidence in support of their claim for long-term disability (LTD) benefits. Functional capacity evaluations (FCEs) are one example of such evidence that can help reinforce a claim by objectively demonstrating how the claimant’s condition impairs their function under their policy’s definition of disability. These comprehensive assessments […]
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CCK Law Blog
1w ago
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently implemented a significant change to G.I. Bill benefits, offering a higher cap on benefits for veterans who served multiple qualifying periods of military service. In Chisholm Chisholm & Kilpatrick’s view, this adjustment—spurred by the Supreme Court decision in Rudisill v. McDonough (2024) (PDF)—corrects a longstanding limitation in the […]
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CCK Law Blog
3w ago
A 100 percent disability rating from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) signifies that a veteran’s service-connected conditions are completely disabling, entitling them to the maximum schedular compensation. As of 2025, this amounts to $3,831.30 per month for a veteran without dependents. A total disability rating also grants access to additional benefits, including priority healthcare, […]
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CCK Law Blog
1M ago
Rhode Island-based law firm Chisholm Chisholm & Kilpatrick LTD (CCK Law) is proud to announce the promotion of four distinguished attorneys—Maura Black, Lindy Nash, Amy Odom, and Emma Peterson—to the position of Partner at the firm. Maura Black is a graduate of Roger Williams University School of Law and began her legal career at CCK Law […]
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CCK Law Blog
1M ago
Bufkin v. McDonough is a Supreme Court case that could significantly expand the scope of review for the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (Veterans Court). Oral arguments occurred on October 16, 2024. The petition for certiorari (PDF) can be viewed at supremecourt.gov. This article is an edited and annotated transcript of a December, […]
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CCK Law Blog
2M ago
Arizona veterans can access a wide range of state-provided benefits and services in addition to those offered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). These benefits are designed to assist eligible veterans and their families with housing, education, employment, and more. As a law firm dedicated to serving veterans, including Arizona-based veterans, we have […]
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CCK Law Blog
2M ago
Suffering from a medical condition can sometimes make it difficult to work. If you have a long-term disability (LTD) policy, filing a claim for benefits may become necessary. These benefits can help support you and your family if your medical condition inhibits your ability to work. Claimants often submit their medical records to prove their […]
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CCK Law Blog
2M ago
On November 18, 2024, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act (Dole Act), an important step forward for legislation aimed at improving the Department of Veterans Affairs and optimizing veterans’ benefits, particularly in the areas of home caregiving and homelessness. Many of the proposed […]
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CCK Law Blog
2M ago
On July 1, 2024, the Supreme Court of the United States delivered a significant ruling in Corner Post, Inc. v. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (PDF). The decision addresses when a plaintiff may bring a facial challenge to a final agency action under the Administrative Procedure Act (APA). Under 28 U.S.C. § […]
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