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Veterans Benefits Boot Camp


Credit Available - See Credits tab below.

Categories:
Veterans Affairs
Faculty:
Chris Johnson
Program Credits:
3-3.6
Credit Type:
General
Program Type:
On Demand


Description

This Continuing Legal Education course is designed to equip attorneys with a comprehensive understanding of the Veterans Administration (VA) benefits system. This course offers a deep dive into the various types of benefits available to veterans, including health care, disability compensation, pension benefits, and more. Participants will learn about the legal requirements for representing veterans in VA claims, the accreditation process, and the essential strategies for navigating the complex VA system. By the end of this course, attorneys will be well-prepared to assist veterans in obtaining the benefits they have earned through their service.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Understand the VA Benefits System: Gain a thorough understanding of the different types of benefits available to veterans, including health care, disability compensation, pension, and burial benefits.
  2. Navigate the VA Bureaucracy: Learn strategies for effectively navigating the VA's complex system to ensure successful outcomes for veterans.
  3. Represent Veterans Before the VA: Understand the legal requirements for representing veterans, including the accreditation process for attorneys and agents.
  4. File and Appeal VA Claims: Learn how to properly file VA claims and understand the appeals process, including the different levels of review and the necessary forms.
  5. Advise Veterans on Long-Term Care and Pension Eligibility: Gain insights into advising veterans on long-term care options, pension eligibility, and the impact of financial assets on benefit calculations.

Credits


Alabama

AL General

Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 3
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 12/31/2025
Status: Approved


Alaska

AK General

Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 3
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 10/10/2027
Status: Approved

CLE programs which take place outside of Alaska or are webcast from outside of Alaska are not required to be accredited by the Alaska Bar Association.  Alaska Bar members may claim credit for attendance at CLE programs offered in or from other jurisdictions if the program has been accredited by another MCLE jurisdiction.  


Arizona

AZ General

Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 3
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 10/10/2027
Status: Approved

The State Bar of Arizona does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirement.  This activity may qualify for up to 1 hour(s) toward your annual CLE requirement for the State Bar of Arizona, including 0 hour(s) of professional responsibility.


California

CA General

Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 3
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 10/09/2026
Status: Approved
Provider Number:


Colorado

CO General

Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 3
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 12/31/2026
Status: Approved
Provider Number: 


Connecticut

CT General

Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 3
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 10/10/2027
Status: Approved


Delaware

DE General

Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 3
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 10/10/2025
Status: Approved


Florida

FL General

Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 3.5
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 04/30/2026
Status: Approved
Provider Number: 


Georgia

GA General

Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 3
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 12/31/2025
Status: Approved
Provider Number: 


Hawaii

HI General

Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 3
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 10/10/2025
Status: Approved


Idaho

ID General

Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 2.75
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 11/19/2029
Status: Approved


Illinois

IL General

Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 3
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 10/09/2026
Status: Approved
Provider Number:


Indiana

IN General

Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 3
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 10/10/2025
Status: Approved
Provider Number: 


Iowa

IA General

Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 3
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 10/10/2025
Status: Approved


Kansas

KS General

Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 3
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 10/10/2025
Status: Approved
Provider Number: 


Louisiana

LA General

Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 3
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 10/09/2025
Status: Approved
Provider Number: 


Maine

ME General

Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 3
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 10/09/2026
Status: Approved
Provider Number: 


Maryland

MD General

Maryland attorneys do not have MCLE requirements.


Massachusetts

MA General

Massachusetts attorneys do not have MCLE requirements.


Michigan

MI General

Michigan attorneys do not have MCLE requirements.


Minnesota

MN General

Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 3
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 10/10/2025
Status: Approved
Provider Number:


Mississippi

MS General

Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 3
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration:
Status: Pending, Submitted for Accreditation


Missouri

MO General

Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 3.6
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 10/10/2027
Status: Approved
Provider Number:


Montana

MT General

Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 3
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 10/10/2027
Status: Approved
Provider Number:


Nebraska

NE General

Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 3
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 10/10/2026
Status: Approved


Nevada

NV General

Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 3
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 12/31/2027
Status: Approved
Provider Number: 


New Hampshire

NH General

Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 3
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 10/10/2027
Status: Approved

NHMCLE does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the NH Minimum CLE requirement. The provider believes this course meets the requirements of NH Supreme Court Rule 53 and may quality for 60 minutes toward the annual NHMCLE requirement. New Hampshire attendees must self-determine whether a program is eligible for credit, and self-report their attendance.


New Jersey

NJ General

Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 3.4
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 09/18/2025
Status: Approved
Provider Number: 


New Mexico

NM General

Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 3
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 10/10/2025
Status: Approved


New York

NY General

Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 3
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 10/10/2027
Status: Approved


North Carolina

NC General

Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 3
Course Expiration: On Demand
Expires: 02/28/2026
Status: Approved
Provider Number: 


North Dakota

ND General

Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 3
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 10/10/2027
Status: Approved


Ohio

OH General

Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 3
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 12/31/2025
Status: Approved
Provider Number: 


Oklahoma

OK General

Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 3.5
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 10/10/2025
Status: Approved
Provider Number: 


Oregon

OR General

Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 3
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 10/10/2025
Status: Approved


Pennsylvania

PA General

Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 3
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 10/10/2026
Status: Approved
Provider Number: 


Rhode Island

RI General

Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 3.5
Course Type: On Demand
Expires: 06/30/2026
Status: Approved
Provider Number: 


South Carolina

SC General

Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 3
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 12/31/2025
Status: Approved
Provider Number:


South Dakota

SD General

South Dakota attorneys do not have MCLE requirements.


Tennessee

TN General

Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 3
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 10/10/2025
Status: Approved


Texas

TX General

Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 3
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 09/30/2025
Status: Approved
Provider Number:


Utah

UT General

Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 3
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 12/31/2025
Status: Approved


Vermont

VT General

Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 3
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 10/18/2025
Status: Approved


Virginia

VA General

Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 3
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 10/31/2025
Status: Approved


Washington

WA Law & Legal Procedure

Credit Type: Law & Legal Procedure
Credit Amount: 2.75
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 10/09/2029
Status: Approved
Provider Number:


West Virginia

WV General

Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 3.6
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 10/10/2025
Status: Approved


Wisconsin

WI General

Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 3
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 10/10/2025
Status: Approved


Wyoming

WY General

Credit Type: General
Credit Amount: 3
Course Type: On Demand
Course Expiration: 10/10/2025
Status: Approved



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Chris Johnson is an attorney and partner at Takacs McGinnis Elder Care Law in Hendersonville, Tennessee. With over 20 years of combined legal and military experience, Chris specializes in elder law, estate planning, and VA benefits planning. He is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy and the College of William and Mary School of Law. Chris has served as an Infantry Officer and Judge Advocate in the U.S. Marine Corps, retiring as a Major.  Chris is an active community member and a member of the Tennessee Bar Association and Rotary International.  He is also the co-host of the "Aging Starts Now" podcast, providing valuable insights on elder care and legal issues.