3 Major VA Benefits Most Veterans Don’t Know They Qualify For

Veterans may qualify for more VA disability benefits than they realize. In this video, CCK Law partners Brad Hennings and Christine Clemens explain 3 major benefit pathways that veterans commonly overlook. Join us as we discuss secondary service connection, Total Disability based on Individual Unemployability, or TDIU, and Special Monthly Compensation (SMC). We explain how these benefits work, who may qualify, and more.

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0:00 Introduction
0:49 The Biggest Overlooked VA Benefits
1:45 Overlooked Benefit 1: Secondary Service Connection
3:13 Understanding VA Math & Our Free Calculator
4:52 Overlooked Benefit 2: Total Disability based on Individual Unemployability (TDIU)
6:07 Overlooked Benefit 3: Special Monthly Compensation (SMC) & Aid and Attendance
7:35 Frequently Asked Questions About These Benefits
11:41 How VA Back Pay Works for These Claims
12:05 How to Prove Your Claim for These Benefits
12:53 Filing for Benefits & Your Existing VA Rating
14:08 Using CCK's VA Claim Builder Tool
17:36 Contacting a VA-Accredited Representative