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06/18/2026

A veteran’s TDIU benefits do not automatically continue after death, but TDIU may help a surviving spouse qualify for Dependency and Indemnity Compensation. In this video, CCK Law explains the 10-year and 5-year rules, how cause of death can create another path to DIC, and why survivors must file a separate claim. Tune in!

06/18/2026

A great week in Texas for CCK Law!

Brad Hennings became Chair of the State Bar of Texas Military and Veterans Law Section at last week's Annual Meeting in Houston. Before joining CCK, Brad spent years as a Veterans Law Judge at the Board of Veterans' Appeals, reviewing and deciding the very claims that veterans come to us to fight for.

Christine Khalili-Borna Clemens was also in Houston for the meeting. Christine serves on the section's council and currently serves as President of the National Organization of Veterans' Advocates, Inc. Between the two of them, CCK has deep roots in the organizations and institutions driving veterans law forward in Texas and nationally.

The two also made time to visit CCK Law's Houston office while they were in town. Always good to have partners on the ground in Texas!

06/18/2026

The Air Force confirmed that eight military members and civilians were killed when a B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base on June 15. The aircraft was conducting a test mission supporting the B-52 Radar Modernization Program. The cause remains under investigation. Rest peacefully.

Eight people died June 15 at Edwards Air Force Base in California, with an investigation unfolding.

06/17/2026

Facing a VA Compensation and Pension (C&P) exam can be stressful, but is it something you have to go to alone? In this video, we break down if veterans should bring a support person to their C&P exam and what that person is actually allows to do once they’re there. Watch to learn more!

06/17/2026

Congress has introduced the Take Care of America’s Veterans Act (H.R. 9237), a bipartisan package combining more than 60 veterans bills into one major piece of legislation. The proposal includes the Major Richard Star Act, the Love Lives On Act, expanded benefits for catastrophically disabled veterans and Gold Star families, potential DIC increases, and several VA health care and benefits reforms. Lawmakers are expected to consider the package in the coming weeks, and it could become one of the most significant veterans bills in years. Read the full article here:

Congress unveils a 60-bill veterans package expanding benefits, survivor support, retirement pay and VA services ahead of America250.

06/17/2026

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06/17/2026

A new bipartisan bill could lower prescription drug costs for veterans, military families, and TRICARE beneficiaries. CCK Law explains what the MISSION Rx Act could mean for you. Watch to learn more.

06/15/2026

Veterans who have a static condition may not know how to make this clear to VA. Yet there are two primary ways you can clearly explain your static condition in a way that VA responds best to.

06/14/2026

Happy 251st Birthday to the United States Army!

Today, we celebrate their legacy and thank all Army veterans, active-duty soldiers, and military families for their service and sacrifice.

06/12/2026

A newly introduced bill in Congress could put an age limit on TDIU benefits for some veterans in the future. While nothing has changed under current law, the proposal has sparked important questions about how VA compensates veterans whose service-connected disabilities prevent them from working. In this video, we break down what the bill says, who it could affect, and why veterans should keep an eye on it.