Over the lifetime of a VA disability benefits claim or appeal, veterans may receive many types of letters from VA. One of the letters that veterans ask about most often is the VA development letter. This letter provides the status of a veteran’s disability claim and lists additional information that VA needs to process their […] The post What Is a VA Development Letter? appeared first on CCK Law ..read more

Long-term disability (LTD) claims involving sedentary work can be especially challenging for claimants. Insurers may deny a claim on the basis that the decreased physical demands of the job mean medical conditions are less likely to interfere with a claimant’s ability to work. Yet this is usually not a fair assessment of these claims. In […] The post Sedentary Work and Long-Term Disability Claim Denials appeared first on CCK Law ..read more

A recent exposé by The Washington Post says that there have been a surge in the number of unaccredited claims consultants charging disabled veterans to help with their claims, despite federal laws that appear to prohibit this. According to the article, since the passage of the PACT Act in 2022, veterans have faced an influx […] The post A Growing Problem: Washington Post Discuss Unaccredited Claims Consultants appeared first on CCK Law ..read more

There are commonly two types of disability insurance plans that you may have through your employer: short-term disability (STD) and long-term disability (LTD). While these two types of benefits are often similar, there are several key differences between them of which policyholders should be aware. Understanding the differences between these two types of disability benefit […] The post Short-Term Disability Benefits vs. Long-Term Disability Benefits: What You Need to Know appeared first on CCK Law ..read more

According to the U.S. Census, veterans constitute about 7.4 percent of Florida’s population. In a state with over 21 million residents, this represents a significant group. Florida serves these veterans, in part, by offering them several types of benefits, including financial aid. Our law firm represents many veterans from Florida. We know that these state […] The post Florida State Veterans Benefits appeared first on CCK Law ..read more

A 30 percent disability rating from VA entitles a veteran to both monetary compensation and addition benefits. In this article, we will discuss VA disability compensation, and appeal options for veterans with a VA disability rating of 30 percent. Veterans should research the benefits from their VA rating carefully. If the compensation and benefits do […] The post VA Disability Benefits for 30 Percent Ratings appeared first on CCK Law ..read more

It is rare for a Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) term to feature even one veterans law case. But this year, SCOTUS decided one case and granted certiorari for (i.e., agreed to review) a second. Both cases could affect the lives of thousands of veterans. We are going to briefly examine each of […] The post Veterans v. VA: Supreme Court Cases in 2024 appeared first on CCK Law ..read more

A 20 percent disability rating from VA entitles a veteran to both monetary compensation and additional benefits. In this article, we will discuss the 2024 compensation, benefits, and appeal options for veterans with a VA disability rating of 20 percent. Veterans should research their VA ratings carefully. If the compensation and benefits do not align […] The post VA Disability Benefits for 20 Percent Ratings appeared first on CCK Law ..read more

The idea of missing work for any length of time is a troubling one. However, this is the reality for many hard-working professionals across the country. As such, it is common to have a disability insurance policy. These policies can include short-term disability (STD) and long-term disability (LTD) coverage. When you develop a condition that […] The post Can I Apply for Long-Term Disability Benefits If I Was Denied Short-Term Disability Benefits? appeared first on CCK Law ..read more

Unlike most other cancers, esophageal cancer is increasing in prevalence. This cancer is notoriously aggressive and invasive, and veterans diagnosed with service-connected esophageal cancer are typically eager to obtain disability benefits that will allow them to focus on treatment and recovery. An inappropriate claim denial, or a VA decision that results in an insufficient disability […] The post VA Disability Claims for Esophageal Cancer appeared first on CCK Law ..read more