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10/21/2026

VA is giving eligible VGLI policyholders a three-month break from premiums from November 1 through January 31. Veterans with active coverage on November 1 do not need to apply for the premium holiday. Follow CCK for updates.

10/20/2026

A 100% VA disability rating may not be the end of the story. CCK Law explains additional benefits that may still be available, including Special Monthly Compensation, permanent and total status, earlier effective dates, and protections for dependents and survivors. Watch to learn more!

10/20/2026

A proposal in Congress could make some VA home loan transactions more expensive, raising the IRRRL funding fee from 0.5% to 1.42% and the loan assumption fee to 1%. The changes are not law. Follow CCK for updates!

10/19/2026

A new study found veterans ages 20–39 had 13% to 24% higher levels of certain PFAS “forever chemicals” than civilians their age. Researchers say the findings raise important questions about military exposures and long-term health. Follow CCK for updates!

10/18/2026

The effects of combat blast exposure may extend far beyond the initial injury. A study of more than 36,000 veterans linked high-level blast exposure to increased rates of seizures, neuropathy, stroke, and other conditions years later. Follow CCK for updates.

10/17/2026

Check out our blog post to learn the Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) rates for 2027. In 2027, the DIC rate is estimated to increase by 3.6%. DIC is a tax-free monthly benefit paid to eligible surviving dependents of a veteran whose death was related to military service or a service-connected condition. In this video, CCK Law explains what veterans need to know about DIC benefits in 2027.

In this article, veterans will learn what the 2027 DIC benefits will be after the cost-of-living-adjustment (COLA) announcement.

10/17/2026

Join us to learn the Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) rates for 2027. In 2027, the DIC rate is estimated to increase by 3.6%. DIC is a tax-free monthly benefit paid to eligible surviving dependents of a veteran whose death was related to military service or a service-connected condition. In this video, CCK Law explains what veterans need to know about DIC benefits in 2027.

10/17/2026

The 2027 cost of living adjustment (COLA) is 3.6%, and DIC rises by that same amount. See the new basic rate, when payments start, and which add-ons may raise benefits. https://cck-law.com/blog/va-dependency-and-indemnity-compensation-dic-rates-for-2027/

10/16/2026

In this video, CCK Law breaks down the newly released 2027 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) and its impact on Special Monthly Compensation, or SMC. SMC is a benefit paid to veterans with serious disabilities or combinations of disabilities. Due to the 3.6% COLA increase for 2027, all levels of SMC will see an increase. Watch to learn more!

READ the blog post here: https://cck-law.com/blog/2027-va-special-monthly-compensation-smc-rates/

10/16/2026

Check out our blog on the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) increase for 2027, and its impact on Special Monthly Compensation, or SMC. SMC is a benefit paid to veterans with serious disabilities or combinations of disabilities. Due to the 3.6% COLA increase for 2027, all levels of SMC will see an increase.

Check out this blog to find out the VA 2027 special monthly compensation (SMC) rates you can expect after this year's COLA increase of 3.6%.