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08/17/2026

VA is expanding its use of artificial intelligence through a new contract worth up to $1.6 billion. From claims processing to patient care, AI could soon play a larger role in how veterans interact with VA. Would you want to know when AI is involved in your VA claim?

08/15/2026

What's it actually like to go to court? On April 29th, 2026, CCK Law argued a rare en banc case before the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVC) — meaning nearly every judge on the court heard the argument at once. In this video, our court team — one of the few teams doing veterans law litigation regularly — gives you the inside look at what it takes to prepare for an oral argument, from strategy walk-throughs and moot sessions to the final trip to Washington, D.C. You'll also learn how CAVC and VA appeals differ, why oral arguments matter, and how these decisions set precedent that can affect millions of veterans across the country. Learn how case law is made!

08/14/2026

Early estimates suggest the 2027 VA cost-of-living adjustment could be higher than 2026’s increase. We break down the latest COLA projections, when the official rate will be announced, and what it could mean for VA disability payments. Check out our blog on the 2027 VA COLA estimate here:

CCK analyzes the 2027 COLA projections. Learn what the current estimates are, when to expect official numbers, and more by reading this blog.

08/14/2026

A watchdog report found security gaps in a VA system storing veterans’ medical and personal information. Here’s what VA has changed and what concerns remain.

08/13/2026

AI can help draft a VA nexus letter, but if the medical reasoning does not reflect a provider’s own review and judgment, the opinion may carry little weight with VA. A former Veterans Law Judge explains what makes medical evidence persuasive, where AI-generated opinions can create problems, and what veterans should look for before relying on one. Watch the full video!

08/13/2026

A new VA watchdog report found that more than 142,000 post-9/11 veterans who screened positive for a possible deployment-related traumatic brain injury and agreed to further evaluation never received one. The VA Office of Inspector General found that while VA screened millions of veterans and generally offered follow-up evaluations when needed, major gaps remained in scheduling, referrals, and timely care. In some cases, veterans canceled or did not respond. In others, VA staff never placed the required referral. VA has agreed to make changes aimed at improving referrals, follow-up, and access to TBI specialists.

Uncover the hidden failure that left 142,000 veterans without vital evaluations for potential brain injuries. How did this happen?

08/12/2026

Women are the fastest-growing group in the veteran population, but many still don't know VA menopause care is available. A new GAO report found 60% of women veterans surveyed had never heard of VA's menopause resources. Did you know VA covers this care?

08/12/2026

A 100 percent VA disability rating and a Permanent and Total (P&T) rating are not the same thing, and the difference affects reexaminations, benefits for your dependents, and more. Maura Black, a partner with Chisholm Chisholm & Kilpatrick, explains what “total” means, what “permanent” adds, and how P&T connects to special VA benefits like CHAMPVA and Chapter 35 DEA.

08/12/2026

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08/11/2026

Thousands of severely disabled veterans and hundreds of thousands of surviving family members could see higher VA benefits under H.R. 6047, but the legislation has not yet become law. The bill would provide an additional $833 per month to certain catastrophically disabled veterans receiving the highest levels of aid-and-attendance benefits. It would also gradually increase Dependency and Indemnity Compensation for eligible survivors and expand VA home loan eligibility for some National Guard and Reserve members.

The House has passed the bill, but its future remains tied to broader negotiations in the Senate over veterans legislation and how the proposed benefit increases would be funded.

H.R. 6047 boosts aid-and-attendance pay for disabled veterans, raises survivor DIC, and expands VA home loan access for Guard and Reserve members.