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Veterans Benefits Update 2027

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska CLE Reciprocity 3 Total
Alabama CLE Approved 3 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 3 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 3 Total
California CLE Approved 3 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 4 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 3 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 3 Total
Florida CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 3 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 3 Total
Iowa CLE Upon Request 3 Total
Idaho CLE Pending 3 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 3 Total
Indiana CLE Approved 3 Total
Kansas CLE Upon Request 3.5 Total
Kentucky CLE Upon Request 3 Total
Maine CLE Approved 3 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 3 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 3.6 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 3 Total
Montana CLE Approved 3 Total
North Carolina CLE Approved 3 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 3 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 3 Total
New Jersey CLE Approved 3.6 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 3 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 3 Total
New York CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 3 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 3 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 3 Total
Rhode Island CLE Upon Request 3.5 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 3 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 3 Total
Texas CLE Approved 3 Total
Utah CLE Approved 3 Total
Virginia CLE Pending 3 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 3 Total
Washington CLE Approved 3 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 3.5 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 3.6 Total
Wyoming CLE Upon Request 3 Total
Veterans Affairs Approved 3 Total
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3 hours
Nancy Foti
Nivine Zakhari
With Nancy L. Foti from Goodman Allen Donnelly + 1 other

Tue, Jan 19, 00:00 AM – 00:00 PM

Product ID 102937

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Overview

Get the Latest Information to Qualify Clients for Benefits

VA benefits law keeps moving. PACT Act implementation, annual compensation adjustments, evolving eligibility rules, proposed benefit reforms, and an increasingly complex claims and appeals system create plenty of opportunities for costly mistakes. Overlook a newly presumptive condition, misjudge a discharge status, or file down the wrong appeals track, and your client's benefits (sometimes years of retroactive compensation) are at risk.

This program gives you a current, practical roadmap. You will leave with a clear grasp of what is newly covered and who newly qualifies, how to obtain and evaluate discharge records (including when a discharge upgrade is worth pursuing), and how to move a claim confidently from intent to file through the appropriate appeal path. Maintain your expertise - register today!

  • Learn what is newly covered under the PACT Act and how the 2027 COLA affects disability compensation, DIC, and pension amounts.
  • Distinguish settled eligibility rules from proposed restrictions, including means testing, minimum rating thresholds, and TDIU age limits currently under debate.
  • Request, read, and act on discharge records with confidence, including when and how to pursue a discharge upgrade.
  • Navigate the claims and appeals process from intent to file through Board appeals under the Appeals Modernization Act.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Benefits and Coverage Updates for 2027
  2. Eligibility Rules and Developments for 2027
  3. Obtaining and Reviewing Military Records: Discharge Documents and Character of Service
  4. The VA Claims Process: Representation, Procedure, and Right to Appeal

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Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska CLE Reciprocity 3 Total
Alabama CLE Approved 3 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 3 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 3 Total
California CLE Approved 3 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 4 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 3 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 3 Total
Florida CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 3 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 3 Total
Iowa CLE Upon Request 3 Total
Idaho CLE Pending 3 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 3 Total
Indiana CLE Approved 3 Total
Kansas CLE Upon Request 3.5 Total
Kentucky CLE Upon Request 3 Total
Maine CLE Approved 3 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 3 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 3.6 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 3 Total
Montana CLE Approved 3 Total
North Carolina CLE Approved 3 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 3 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 3 Total
New Jersey CLE Approved 3.6 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 3 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 3 Total
New York CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 3 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 3.5 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 3 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 3 Total
Rhode Island CLE Upon Request 3.5 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 3 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 3 Total
Texas CLE Approved 3 Total
Utah CLE Approved 3 Total
Virginia CLE Pending 3 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 3 Total
Washington CLE Approved 3 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 3.5 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 3.6 Total
Wyoming CLE Upon Request 3 Total
Veterans Affairs Approved 3 Total

Credit Details by Jurisdiction

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CLE Credits
Alaska CLE Reciprocity · 3 Total Credits

Live - Alaska CLE - 3: Alaska Bar members may claim credit for attending CLE programs that have been accredited by other mandatory CLE jurisdictions. This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of credit, which includes 3.0 hours of MCLE credit and 0.0 hour of MECLE credit.

Alabama CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

Live - Alabama CLE - 3: This course or a portion thereof has been approved by the Alabama State Bar Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Commission for a maximum of 3.0 credit hours, including 0.0 ethics/professionalism credit.

Arkansas CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

Live - Arkansas CLE - 3: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor in the state of Arkansas. This program is approved for 3.0 hours of continuing legal education credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics, consistent with the rules and regulations of the Arkansas Supreme Court of Professional Programs.

Arizona CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

Live - Arizona CLE - 3: The State Bar of Arizona does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirement. This activity qualifies for 3.0 hours toward your annual CLE requirement for the State of Arizona, including 0.0 hour of professional responsibility.

California CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

Live - California CLE - 3: This activity has been approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of California in the amount of 3.0 hours, of which 0.0 hour will apply to legal ethics. NBI, Inc. certifies this activity conforms to the standards for approved education activities prescribed by the rules and regulations of the State Bar of California governing minimum continuing legal education. NBI, Inc. is a State Bar of California approved MCLE provider - #53.

Colorado CLE Approved · 4 Total Credits

Live - Colorado CLE - 4: NBI, Inc. is a Certified Provider, as recognized by the Colorado Supreme Court Continuing Legal and Judicial Education Committee. This program has been accredited for 4.0 hours of General Colorado Continuing Legal Education Credit, including 0.0 professional responsibility credit.

Connecticut CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

Live - Connecticut CLE - 3: Neither the Connecticut Judicial Branch nor the Commission on Minimum Continuing Legal Education approve or accredit CLE providers or activities. It is the opinion of NBI, Inc. that this activity qualifies for 3.0 hours toward your annual CLE requirement in Connecticut, including 0.0 hour(s) of ethics/professionalism.

Delaware CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

Live - Delaware CLE - 3: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor of the Delaware Commission on Continuing Legal Education and recommends this program for 3.0 hours of eCLE credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics.

Florida CLE Approved · 3.5 Total Credits
  • 3.5 Elder Law

Live - Florida CLE - 3.5: Approved by The Florida Bar for a maximum of 3.50 general hours of CLER credit including 0.0 hour of professional responsibility (may include legal ethics, professionalism, substance abuse or mental illness and wellness programs). Certification: 3.50 - Elder Law

Georgia CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

Live - Georgia CLE - 3: This program is approved by the Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency of the State Bar of Georgia. This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of distance learning continuing legal education credit with the Georgia Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency, which includes 0.0 hour of distance learning ethics.

Hawaii CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

Live - Hawaii CLE - 3: NBI, Inc. is an Accredited Provider with the Hawaii State Board of Continuing Legal Education. This alternative format activity has been approved for 3.0 hours of credit for the state of Hawaii, which includes 0.0 hour of ethics or professional responsibility education.

Iowa CLE Upon Request · 3 Total Credits

Live - Iowa CLE - 3: Upon course completion and credit request submittal, an application will be submitted to the Bar.

Idaho CLE Pending · 3 Total Credits

Live - Idaho CLE - 3: This program has been submitted for continuing legal education credit in the state of Idaho.

Illinois CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

Live - Illinois CLE - 3: This program has been approved by the Illinois MCLE Board for 3.0 hours of CLE credit, which includes approval for 0.0 hour of legal ethics, civility, professionalism CLE credit by the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism.

Indiana CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

Live - Indiana CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the Indiana Supreme Court Office of Admissions & Continuing Education. Participating attorneys are eligible to receive 3.0 hours of distance education, which includes 0.0 hour of ethics.

Kansas CLE Upon Request · 3.5 Total Credits

Live - Kansas CLE - 3.5: Upon course completion and credit request submittal, an application will be submitted to Kansas CLE.

Kentucky CLE Upon Request · 3 Total Credits

Live - Kentucky CLE - 3: Upon course completion and credit request submittal, an application will be submitted to the Kentucky Bar Association Continuing Legal Education Commission.

Maine CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

Live - Maine CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the State of Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar. Lawyers who complete this course shall receive 3.0 hours of CLE credit including 0.0 ethics hours.

Course Book - Maine CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the State of Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar. Lawyers who complete this course will receive 3.0 hours of self-study CLE credit.

Minnesota CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

Live - Minnesota CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the Minnesota Board of Continuing Legal Education for 3.0 hours of standard CLE credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics credit.

Missouri CLE Approved · 3.6 Total Credits

Live - Missouri CLE - 3.6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor with Missouri Minimum Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 3.60 hours of CLE credit, which includes 0.0 hour of ethics, professionalism or malpractice prevention credit.

Course Book - Missouri CLE - 3.6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor with Missouri Minimum Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 3.60 self-study CLE credit hours.

Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

Live - Northern Mariana Islands CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Lawyers who complete this course shall receive 3.0 hours of CLE credit.

Course Book - Northern Mariana Islands CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Lawyers who complete this course shall receive 3.0 hours of self-study CLE credit.

Montana CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

Live - Montana CLE - 3: Approved for 3.0 hours of CLE credit by the Montana Commission of Continuing Legal Education, including 0.0 hour of professional fitness and integrity credit.

North Carolina CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

Live - North Carolina CLE - 3: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor with the North Carolina State Board of Continuing Legal Education. Attendance of this program will result in 3.0 hours of CLE credit, including 0.0 professional responsibility.

Nebraska CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

Live - Nebraska CLE - 3: NBI, Inc. is an accredited CLE sponsor in the state of Nebraska. This activity has been approved for 3.0 distance learning CLE credits, including 0.0 hour of professional responsibility credit.

New Hampshire CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

Live - New Hampshire CLE - 3: NHMCLE does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the NH Minimum CLE requirement. NBI, Inc. believes this course meets the requirements of NH Supreme Court Rule 53 toward the annual NHMCLE requirement.

New Jersey CLE Approved · 3.6 Total Credits

Live - New Jersey CLE - 3.6: This program has been approved by the Board on Continuing Legal Education of the Supreme Court of New Jersey for 3.60 hours of total CLE credit. Of these, 0.0 qualifies as hours of credit for ethics/professionalism.

New Mexico CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

Live - New Mexico CLE - 3: This program has been approved by the Board of Bar Commissioners of the State Bar of New Mexico for 3.0 hours of credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics.

Nevada CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

Live - Nevada CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of alternative format CLE credits by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education, which includes 0.0 hour of alternative format ethical considerations.

New York CLE Approved · 3.5 Total Credits
  • 3.5 Areas of Professional Practice

Live - New York CLE - 3.5: This course has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board for a maximum of 3.50 credit hours. 3.50 hours can be applied to the areas of professional practice requirement. This nontraditional format program is approved for experienced attorneys. NBI, Inc. offers a Financial Hardship Policy for qualifying individuals. To apply, please submit a request via email to our Tuition Discount Committee at customerservice@nbi-sems.com.

Ohio CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

Live - Ohio CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the Supreme Court of Ohio Commission on Continuing Legal Education for 3.0 CLE credit hours, including 0.0 hour of attorney professional conduct instruction.

Oklahoma CLE Approved · 3.5 Total Credits

Live - Oklahoma CLE - 3.5: This course has been approved by the Oklahoma Bar Association Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Commission for 3.50 hours of CLE credit, which includes 0.0 hour of legal ethics.

Oregon CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

Live - Oregon CLE - 3: NBI, Inc. is an approved sponsor with the Oregon MCLE. This program is approved for 3.0 hours of general continuing legal education credit and 0.0 hour of ethics credit.

Pennsylvania CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

Live - Pennsylvania CLE - 3: This program has been approved by the Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board for a total of 3.0 hours, including 3.0 hours of substantive law, practice and procedure CLE credit and 0.0 hour of ethics, professionalism or substance abuse CLE credit.

Rhode Island CLE Upon Request · 3.5 Total Credits

Live - Rhode Island CLE - 3.5: NBI is an accredited sponsor with the Rhode Island MCLE Commission. Upon course completion and credit request submittal, an application will be submitted to the Rhode Island MCLE Commission.

South Carolina CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

Live - South Carolina CLE - 3: This course is accredited by the South Carolina Commission on Continuing Legal Education and Specialization for 3.0 alternatively delivered hours, of which 0.0 hour relates to legal ethics and professional responsibility.

Tennessee CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

Live - Tennessee CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the Tennessee Commission on Continuing Legal Education for a maximum of 3.0 hours of Distance Learning credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics/professionalism (EP) credit.

Texas CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

Live - Texas CLE - 3: This course is accredited for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of Texas Committee on MCLE in the amount of 3.0 credit hours, of which 0.0 credit hour will apply to legal ethics/professional responsibility credit. Hours in attendance at National Business Institute CLE seminars may be applied to the minimum Judicial Education requirement.

Utah CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

Live - Utah CLE - 3: National Business Institute is an approved "presumptive provider" with the Utah State Board of Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for a maximum of 3.0 hours of Live CLE credit for Utah attorneys, which includes 0.0 hour of ethics credit.

Virginia CLE Pending · 3 Total Credits

Live - Virginia CLE - 3: NBI, Inc. is an Accredited Sponsor with the Virginia MCLE Board. Application for approval of this program has been submitted for review to the Virginia MCLE Board.

Vermont CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

Live - Vermont CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the Vermont Board of Mandatory Continuing Legal Education for 3.0 hours of credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics.

Washington CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

Live - Washington CLE - 3: Approved for 3.0 hours of Washington continuing legal education credit, which includes 3.0 hours of Law and Legal Procedure and 0.0 hour of ethics and professional responsibility.

Wisconsin CLE Approved · 3.5 Total Credits

Live - Wisconsin CLE - 3.5: Approved for 3.50 hours of CLE credit by the Board of Bar Examiners, including 0.0 hour of ethics and professional responsibility (EPR) credit.

West Virginia CLE Approved · 3.6 Total Credits

Live - West Virginia CLE - 3.6: This program qualifies for 3.60 hours of credit, which includes 0.0 hour of ethics, under the West Virginia Rules for Mandatory Continuing Legal Education.

Wyoming CLE Upon Request · 3 Total Credits

Live - Wyoming CLE - 3: Upon course completion and credit request submittal, an application will be submitted to the Bar.

Veterans Affairs Approved · 3 Total Credits

Live - Veterans Affairs - 3: This course meets the requirements for qualifying CLE credit through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs as set out in 38 CFR Section 14.629, in the amount of 3.0 hours.

OnDemand Video

CLE Credits
Alaska CLE Reciprocity · 3 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Alaska CLE - 3: Alaska Bar members may claim credit for attending CLE programs that have been accredited by other mandatory CLE jurisdictions. This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of credit, which includes 3.0 hours of MCLE credit and 0.0 hour of MECLE credit.

Video Download - Alaska CLE - 3: Alaska Bar members may claim credit for attending CLE programs that have been accredited by other mandatory CLE jurisdictions. This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of credit, which includes 3.0 hours of MCLE credit and 0.0 hour of MECLE credit.

Alabama CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Alabama CLE - 3: This course or a portion thereof has been approved by the Alabama State Bar Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Commission for a maximum of 3.0 on-demand credit hours, including 0.0 ethics/professionalism credit.

Arkansas CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Arkansas CLE - 3: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor in the state of Arkansas. This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of on demand continuing legal education credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics, consistent with the rules and regulations of the Arkansas Supreme Court of Professional Programs.

Video Download - Arkansas CLE - 3: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor in the state of Arkansas. This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of on demand continuing legal education credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics, consistent with the rules and regulations of the Arkansas Supreme Court of Professional Programs.

Arizona CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Arizona CLE - 3: The State Bar of Arizona does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirement. This activity qualifies for 3.0 hours toward your annual CLE requirement for the State of Arizona, including 0.0 hour of professional responsibility.

Video Download - Arizona CLE - 3: The State Bar of Arizona does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the Mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirement. This activity qualifies for 3.0 hours toward your annual CLE requirement for the State of Arizona, including 0.0 hour of professional responsibility.

California CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - California CLE - 3: This activity has been approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of California and qualifies for 3.0 hours of participatory credit, of which 0.0 hour will apply to legal ethics credit. NBI, Inc. certifies this activity conforms to the standards for approved education activities prescribed by the rules and regulations of the State Bar of California governing minimum continuing legal education. NBI, Inc. is a State Bar of California approved MCLE provider - #53.

Video Download - California CLE - 3: This activity has been approved for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of California and qualifies for 3.0 hours of self-study credit, of which 0.0 hour will apply to legal ethics credit. NBI, Inc. certifies this activity conforms to the standards for approved education activities prescribed by the rules and regulations of the State Bar of California governing minimum continuing legal education. NBI, Inc. is a State Bar of California approved MCLE provider - #53.

Colorado CLE Approved · 4 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Colorado CLE - 4: NBI, Inc. is a Certified Provider, as recognized by the Colorado Supreme Court Continuing Legal and Judicial Education Committee. This program qualifies for 4.0 hours of home study general Colorado Continuing Legal Education Credit, including 0.0 professional responsibility credit.

Video Download - Colorado CLE - 4: NBI, Inc. is a Certified Provider, as recognized by the Colorado Supreme Court Continuing Legal and Judicial Education Committee. This program qualifies for 4.0 hours of home study general Colorado Continuing Legal Education Credit, including 0.0 professional responsibility credit.

Connecticut CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Connecticut CLE - 3: Neither the Connecticut Judicial Branch nor the Commission on Minimum Continuing Legal Education approve or accredit CLE providers or activities. It is the opinion of NBI, Inc. that this activity qualifies for 3.0 self-study hours toward your annual CLE requirement in Connecticut, including 0.0 self-study hour(s) of ethics/professionalism.

Video Download - Connecticut CLE - 3: Neither the Connecticut Judicial Branch nor the Commission on Minimum Continuing Legal Education approve or accredit CLE providers or activities. It is the opinion of NBI, Inc. that this activity qualifies for 3.0 self-study hours toward your annual CLE requirement in Connecticut, including 0.0 self-study hour(s) of ethics/professionalism.

Delaware CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Delaware CLE - 3: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor of the Delaware Commission on Continuing Legal Education and recommends this program for 3.0 hours of eCLE credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics.

Florida CLE Approved · 3.5 Total Credits
  • 3.5 Elder Law

Earn Until

OnDemand - Florida CLE - 3.5: Approved by The Florida Bar, this program qualifies for 3.50 general hours of CLER self-study credit including 0.0 hour of self-study professional responsibility (may include legal ethics, professionalism, substance abuse or mental illness and wellness programs). Certification: 3.50 - Elder Law

Video Download - Florida CLE - 3.5: Approved by The Florida Bar, this program qualifies for 3.50 general hours of CLER self-study credit including 0.0 hour of self-study professional responsibility (may include legal ethics, professionalism, substance abuse or mental illness and wellness programs). Certification: 3.50 - Elder Law

Georgia CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Georgia CLE - 3: This program is approved by the Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency of the State Bar of Georgia. This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of distance learning continuing legal education credit with the Georgia Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency, which includes 0.0 hour of distance learning ethics.

Video Download - Georgia CLE - 3: This program is approved by the Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency of the State Bar of Georgia. This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of distance learning continuing legal education credit with the Georgia Commission on Continuing Lawyer Competency, which includes 0.0 hour of distance learning ethics.

Hawaii CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Hawaii CLE - 3: NBI, Inc. is an Accredited Provider with the Hawaii State Board of Continuing Legal Education. This alternative format activity has been approved for 3.0 hours of credit for the state of Hawaii, which includes 0.0 hour of ethics or professional responsibility education.

Video Download - Hawaii CLE - 3: NBI, Inc. is an Accredited Provider with the Hawaii State Board of Continuing Legal Education. This alternative format activity has been approved for 3.0 hours of credit for the state of Hawaii, which includes 0.0 hour of ethics or professional responsibility education.

Iowa CLE Upon Request · 3 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Iowa CLE - 3: Upon course completion and credit request submittal, an application will be submitted to the Bar.

Idaho CLE Pending · 3 Total Credits

OnDemand - Idaho CLE - 3: This program has been submitted for continuing legal education credit in the state of Idaho.

Video Download - Idaho CLE - 3: This program has been submitted for continuing legal education credit in the state of Idaho.

Illinois CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Illinois CLE - 3: This program has been approved by the Illinois MCLE Board for 3.0 hours of recorded technology CLE credit, which includes approval for 0.0 hour of legal ethics, civility, professionalism CLE credit by the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism.

Video Download - Illinois CLE - 3: This program has been approved by the Illinois MCLE Board for 3.0 hours of recorded technology CLE credit, which includes approval for 0.0 hour of legal ethics, civility, professionalism CLE credit by the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism.

Indiana CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Indiana CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the Indiana Supreme Court Office of Admissions & Continuing Education. Participating attorneys are eligible to receive 3.0 hours of distance education, which includes 0.0 hour of ethics.

Kansas CLE Upon Request · 3.5 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Kansas CLE - 3.5: Upon course completion and credit request submittal, an application will be submitted to Kansas CLE.

Video Download - Kansas CLE - 3.5: Upon course completion and credit request submittal, an application will be submitted to Kansas CLE.

Kentucky CLE Upon Request · 3 Total Credits

OnDemand - Kentucky CLE - 3: Upon course completion and credit request submittal, an application will be submitted to the Kentucky Bar Association Continuing Legal Education Commission.

Video Download - Kentucky CLE - 3: Upon course completion and credit request submittal, an application will be submitted to the Kentucky Bar Association Continuing Legal Education Commission.

Maine CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Maine CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the State of Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar. Lawyers who complete this course will receive 3.0 hours of self-study CLE credit.

Video Download - Maine CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the State of Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar. Lawyers who complete this course will receive 3.0 hours of self-study CLE credit.

Course Book - Maine CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the State of Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar. Lawyers who complete this course will receive 3.0 hours of self-study CLE credit.

Minnesota CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Minnesota CLE - 3: Approved for 3.0 hours of standard on-demand CLE credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics credit by the Minnesota Board of Continuing Legal Education.

Video Download - Minnesota CLE - 3: Approved for 3.0 hours of standard on-demand CLE credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics credit by the Minnesota Board of Continuing Legal Education.

Missouri CLE Approved · 3.6 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Missouri CLE - 3.6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor with Missouri Minimum Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 3.60 self-study CLE credit hours.

Video Download - Missouri CLE - 3.6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor with Missouri Minimum Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 3.60 self-study CLE credit hours.

Course Book - Missouri CLE - 3.6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor with Missouri Minimum Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 3.60 self-study CLE credit hours.

Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Northern Mariana Islands CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Lawyers who complete this course shall receive 3.0 hours of self-study CLE credit.

Video Download - Northern Mariana Islands CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Lawyers who complete this course shall receive 3.0 hours of self-study CLE credit.

Course Book - Northern Mariana Islands CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Lawyers who complete this course shall receive 3.0 hours of self-study CLE credit.

Montana CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Montana CLE - 3: This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of self-study CLE credit by the Montana Commission of Continuing Legal Education, including 0.0 hour of professional fitness and integrity credit.

Video Download - Montana CLE - 3: This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of self-study CLE credit by the Montana Commission of Continuing Legal Education, including 0.0 hour of professional fitness and integrity credit.

North Carolina CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - North Carolina CLE - 3: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor with the North Carolina State Board of Continuing Legal Education. Attendance of this program qualifies for 3.0 hours of online CLE credit, including 0.0 professional responsibility.

Video Download - North Carolina CLE - 3: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor with the North Carolina State Board of Continuing Legal Education. Attendance of this program qualifies for 3.0 hours of online CLE credit, including 0.0 professional responsibility.

Nebraska CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Nebraska CLE - 3: NBI, Inc. is an accredited CLE sponsor in the state of Nebraska. This activity has been approved for 3.0 distance learning CLE credits, including 0.0 hour of professional responsibility credit.

Video Download - Nebraska CLE - 3: NBI, Inc. is an accredited CLE sponsor in the state of Nebraska. This activity has been approved for 3.0 distance learning CLE credits, including 0.0 hour of professional responsibility credit.

New Hampshire CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - New Hampshire CLE - 3: NHMCLE does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the NH Minimum CLE requirement. NBI, Inc. believes this course meets the requirements of NH Supreme Court Rule 53 toward the annual NHMCLE requirement.

Video Download - New Hampshire CLE - 3: NHMCLE does not approve or accredit CLE activities for the NH Minimum CLE requirement. NBI, Inc. believes this course meets the requirements of NH Supreme Court Rule 53 toward the annual NHMCLE requirement.

New Jersey CLE Approved · 3.6 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - New Jersey CLE - 3.6: This program has been approved by the Board on Continuing Legal Education of the Supreme Court of New Jersey for 3.60 hours of alternative format CLE credit. Of these, 0.0 qualifies as hours of alternative learning format credit for ethics/professionalism.

Video Download - New Jersey CLE - 3.6: This program has been approved by the Board on Continuing Legal Education of the Supreme Court of New Jersey for 3.60 hours of alternative format CLE credit. Of these, 0.0 qualifies as hours of alternative learning format credit for ethics/professionalism.

New Mexico CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - New Mexico CLE - 3: This program has been approved by the Board of Bar Commissioners of the State Bar of New Mexico. This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of self-study credit, including 0.0 hour of self-study ethics credit.

Video Download - New Mexico CLE - 3: This program has been approved by the Board of Bar Commissioners of the State Bar of New Mexico. This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of self-study credit, including 0.0 hour of self-study ethics credit.

Nevada CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Nevada CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of alternative format CLE credits by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education, which includes 0.0 hour of alternative format ethical considerations.

Video Download - Nevada CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of alternative format CLE credits by the Nevada Board of Continuing Legal Education, which includes 0.0 hour of alternative format ethical considerations.

New York CLE Approved · 3.5 Total Credits
  • 3.5 Areas of Professional Practice

Earn Until

OnDemand - New York CLE - 3.5: This nontraditional format course has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board for up to 3.50 credit hours. 3.50 hours can be applied to the areas of professional practice requirement and is approved for experienced attorneys. NBI, Inc. offers a Financial Hardship Policy for qualifying individuals. To apply, please submit a request via email to our Tuition Discount Committee at customerservice@nbi-sems.com.

Video Download - New York CLE - 3.5: This nontraditional format course has been approved in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board for up to 3.50 credit hours. 3.50 hours can be applied to the areas of professional practice requirement and is approved for experienced attorneys. NBI, Inc. offers a Financial Hardship Policy for qualifying individuals. To apply, please submit a request via email to our Tuition Discount Committee at customerservice@nbi-sems.com.

Ohio CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Ohio CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the Supreme Court of Ohio Commission on Continuing Legal Education for 3.0 CLE credit hours, including 0.0 hour of attorney professional conduct instruction.

Video Download - Ohio CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the Supreme Court of Ohio Commission on Continuing Legal Education for 3.0 CLE credit hours, including 0.0 hour of attorney professional conduct instruction.

Oklahoma CLE Approved · 3.5 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Oklahoma CLE - 3.5: This course has been approved by the Oklahoma Bar Association Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Commission. This program qualifies for 3.50 of On Demand CLE credit hours, which includes 0.0 hour of legal ethics.

Video Download - Oklahoma CLE - 3.5: This course has been approved by the Oklahoma Bar Association Mandatory Continuing Legal Education Commission. This program qualifies for 3.50 of On Demand CLE credit hours, which includes 0.0 hour of legal ethics.

Oregon CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Oregon CLE - 3: NBI, Inc. is an approved sponsor with the Oregon MCLE. This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of general continuing legal education credit and 0.0 hour of ethics credit.

Video Download - Oregon CLE - 3: NBI, Inc. is an approved sponsor with the Oregon MCLE. This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of general continuing legal education credit and 0.0 hour of ethics credit.

Pennsylvania CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Pennsylvania CLE - 3: This program has been approved by the Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board. This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of distance learning credit, including 3.0 hours of substantive law, practice and procedure CLE credit and 0.0 hour of ethics, professionalism or substance abuse distance learning CLE credit.

Video Download - Pennsylvania CLE - 3: This program has been approved by the Pennsylvania Continuing Legal Education Board. This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of distance learning credit, including 3.0 hours of substantive law, practice and procedure CLE credit and 0.0 hour of ethics, professionalism or substance abuse distance learning CLE credit.

Rhode Island CLE Upon Request · 3.5 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Rhode Island CLE - 3.5: NBI is an accredited sponsor with the Rhode Island MCLE Commission. Upon course completion and credit request submittal, an application will be submitted to the Rhode Island MCLE Commission.

Video Download - Rhode Island CLE - 3.5: NBI is an accredited sponsor with the Rhode Island MCLE Commission. Upon course completion and credit request submittal, an application will be submitted to the Rhode Island MCLE Commission.

South Carolina CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - South Carolina CLE - 3: This course is accredited by the South Carolina Commission on Continuing Legal Education and Specialization for 3.0 alternatively delivered hours, of which 0.0 hour relates to legal ethics and professional responsibility.

Video Download - South Carolina CLE - 3: This course is accredited by the South Carolina Commission on Continuing Legal Education and Specialization for 3.0 alternatively delivered hours, of which 0.0 hour relates to legal ethics and professional responsibility.

Tennessee CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Tennessee CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the Tennessee Commission on Continuing Legal Education for a maximum of 3.0 hours of Distance Learning credit, including 0.0 hour of ethics/professionalism (EP) credit.

Texas CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Texas CLE - 3: This course is accredited for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of Texas Committee on MCLE in the amount of 3.0 credit hours, of which 0.0 credit hour will apply to legal ethics/professional responsibility credit. Hours in attendance at National Business Institute CLE seminars may be applied to the minimum Judicial Education requirement.

Video Download - Texas CLE - 3: This course is accredited for Minimum Continuing Legal Education credit by the State Bar of Texas Committee on MCLE in the amount of 3.0 credit hours, of which 0.0 credit hour will apply to legal ethics/professional responsibility credit. Hours in attendance at National Business Institute CLE seminars may be applied to the minimum Judicial Education requirement.

Utah CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Utah CLE - 3: National Business Institute is an approved "presumptive provider" with the Utah State Board of Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of self-study CLE credit for Utah attorneys, which includes 0.0 hour of ethics credit.

Video Download - Utah CLE - 3: National Business Institute is an approved "presumptive provider" with the Utah State Board of Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of self-study CLE credit for Utah attorneys, which includes 0.0 hour of ethics credit.

Virginia CLE Pending · 3 Total Credits

OnDemand - Virginia CLE - 3: NBI, Inc. is an Accredited Sponsor with the Virginia MCLE Board. Application for approval of this program has been submitted for review to the Virginia MCLE Board.

Video Download - Virginia CLE - 3: NBI, Inc. is an Accredited Sponsor with the Virginia MCLE Board. Application for approval of this program has been submitted for review to the Virginia MCLE Board.

Vermont CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Vermont CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the Vermont Board of Mandatory Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of self-study credit, including 0.0 hour of self-study ethics credit.

Video Download - Vermont CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the Vermont Board of Mandatory Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 3.0 hours of self-study credit, including 0.0 hour of self-study ethics credit.

Washington CLE Approved · 0 Total Credits

OnDemand - Washington CLE - 0: This content has been approved for Washington Continuing Legal Education credit. Credit hours will be awarded based on the actual run time.

Video Download - Washington CLE - 0: This content has been approved for Washington Continuing Legal Education credit. Credit hours will be awarded based on the actual run time.

Wisconsin CLE Approved · 3.5 Total Credits

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OnDemand - Wisconsin CLE - 3.5: Approved for 3.50 hours of repeated on-demand CLE credit by the Board of Bar Examiners.

Video Download - Wisconsin CLE - 3.5: Approved for 3.50 hours of repeated on-demand CLE credit by the Board of Bar Examiners.

West Virginia CLE Approved · 3.6 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - West Virginia CLE - 3.6: This program qualifies for 3.60 hours of pre-recorded credit, which includes 0.0 hour of pre-recorded ethics credit, under the West Virginia Rules for Mandatory Continuing Legal Education.

Video Download - West Virginia CLE - 3.6: This program qualifies for 3.60 hours of pre-recorded credit, which includes 0.0 hour of pre-recorded ethics credit, under the West Virginia Rules for Mandatory Continuing Legal Education.

Wyoming CLE Upon Request · 3 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Wyoming CLE - 3: Upon course completion and credit request submittal, an application will be submitted to the Bar.

Video Download - Wyoming CLE - 3: Upon course completion and credit request submittal, an application will be submitted to the Bar.

Veterans Affairs Approved · 3 Total Credits

Earn Until

OnDemand - Veterans Affairs - 3: This course meets the requirements for qualifying CLE credit through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs as set out in 38 CFR Section 14.629, in the amount of 3.0 hours.

Video Download - Veterans Affairs - 3: This course meets the requirements for qualifying CLE credit through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs as set out in 38 CFR Section 14.629, in the amount of 3.0 hours.

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Maine CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

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Course Book - Maine CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the State of Maine Board of Overseers of the Bar. Lawyers who complete this course will receive 3.0 hours of self-study CLE credit.

Missouri CLE Approved · 3.6 Total Credits

Earn Until

Course Book - Missouri CLE - 3.6: NBI, Inc. is an accredited sponsor with Missouri Minimum Continuing Legal Education. This program qualifies for 3.60 self-study CLE credit hours.

Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved · 3 Total Credits

Earn Until

Course Book - Northern Mariana Islands CLE - 3: This course has been approved by the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Lawyers who complete this course shall receive 3.0 hours of self-study CLE credit.
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Agenda

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  1. Benefits and Coverage Updates for 2027

    1. 2027 COLA and Changes to Disability Compensation, DIC, and Pension Rates
    2. PACT Act Presumptive Conditions: Current Coverage and Recent Developments
    3. Pending Legislation and Proposed VA Benefit and Health Care Reforms: Dental Care, Justice-Involved Veteran Mental Health Care, and VISN Reform
    4. Practical Takeaways: Advising Clients on Benefit Scope and Amounts

  2. Eligibility Rules and Developments for 2027

    1. Basic Eligibility Requirements: Service Connection, Character of Discharge, and Length of Service
    2. Disability Compensation, DIC, and Pension: Who Qualifies
    3. Qualifying for PACT Act Benefits: Toxic Exposure Presumptions and Covered Service Locations
    4. Benefit Reform Proposals to Watch: Means Testing, Minimum Rating Thresholds, and TDIU Age Limits

  3. Obtaining and Reviewing Military Records: Discharge Documents and Character of Service

    1. Requesting Service Records: DD-214s, Service Treatment Records, and NPRC Procedures
    2. Reading and Interpreting Discharge Documents for Benefits Eligibility Issues
    3. Identifying Discharge Issues That May Bar or Limit VA Benefits
    4. Discharge Upgrade Petitions: Boards for Correction of Military Records and Discharge Review Boards
    5. Strategic Considerations: Discharge Upgrade vs. Character of Discharge Determination

  4. The VA Claims Process: Representation, Procedure, and Right to Appeal

    1. Accredited Representation Before VA: Attorney Obligations Under 38 CFR Part 14
    2. Filing the Claim: Intent to File, Fully Developed Claims, and VA's Duty to Assist
    3. Evidence Development and the Claims Backlog: Practical Strategies for 2027
    4. Recent and Proposed VA Rating Schedule Changes (38 CFR Part 4)
    5. Ratings Decisions, Effective Dates, and Disability Compensation Calculations (38 U.S.C. Ch. 11)
    6. Higher-Level Review, Supplemental Claims, and Board Appeals (The Appeals Modernization Act)

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for attorneys. Estate planners, trust officers, paralegals, and elder care specialists may also benefit.

Speakers

Nancy L Foti
Nancy L.
Foti
Goodman Allen Donnelly
Nivine K Zakhari
Nivine K.
Zakhari
ZAKHARI PLLC
Speaker bio
Nancy L Foti

Nancy L. Foti

Goodman Allen Donnelly
Nancy Foti

is a principal in the law firm of Goodman Allen Donnelly. Her practice is limited exclusively to the representation of veterans in matters before the Department of Veterans Affairs, Court of Appeals for Veteran's Claims and US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. Ms. Foti earned her B.A. degree from the University of Texas at Arlington and her J.D. degree from Brigham Young University, J. Reuben Clark Law School. She is a member of the District of Columbia Bar Association, Maryland Bar Association and U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims Bar Association.

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Nivine K Zakhari

Nivine K. Zakhari

ZAKHARI PLLC
Nivine Zakhari

is an attorney with ZAKHARI, PLLC, in Tampa, Florida. Her professional background combines legal practice with advanced education in elder law, government analytics, intelligence, industrial engineering, and policy analysis. She earned an LL.M. with distinction in Elder Law from Stetson University College of Law in 2025. Ms. Zakhari earned her J.D. from the University of Houston Law Center in 2006. Her legal experience and professional interests span elder law, veterans law, alternative dispute resolution, and legal research and writing. She is admitted to practice in Florida and Texas, as well as before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, and the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida. In addition to her legal education, Ms. Zakhari holds an M.S. with high distinction in Government Analytics from Johns Hopkins University, with concentrations in political behavior and policy analysis, and a post-baccalaureate certificate in intelligence. She also earned a Master of Theological Studies from Regent University and a master's degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of Houston. She graduated cum laude with university honors and honors in Industrial Engineering from the University of Houston. Ms. Zakhari has published on topics including elder law, veterans law, workplace harassment, consumer arbitration, and legal issues affecting Middle Eastern and North African communities. Her publications include work in The Elder Law Advocate, the Veterans Law Journal, and the Journal of American Arbitration. She has also written about workplace teasing, bullying, and harassment for The Florida Bar's Legal Survival Guide. Her professional recognitions include first place in the American Bar Association's James B. Boskey Alternative Dispute Resolution Writing Competition, the State Bar of Texas Legal Professionalism Award, and the ABA Law Student Division's Outstanding Liaison Award. She is affiliated with the American Bar Association, the Federal Bar Association, the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, the National Association of Women Lawyers, and other professional organizations.

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