Arguendo: The Veterans Law Pod

Author: CCK Law

Hosts Amy Odom, attorney at Chisholm Chisholm & Kilpatrick, and Amy Kretkowski, attorney at The Law Office of Amy B. Kretkowski, delve into the most important recent cases in veterans law coming out of the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims and the Federal Circuit. As experienced VA disability lawyers, Amy and Amy offer listeners careful analyses of these cases and provide insights into their potential impacts on VA law.
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Hamill v. Collins: The Future of the Implicit Denial Doctrine
Thursday, 5 February, 2026

In this episode of Arguendo: The Veterans Law Podcast, Amy Kretkowski and Amy Odom examine Hamill v. Collins, a closely watched Federal Circuit case addressing whether the Appeals Modernization Act’s enhanced notice requirements can coexist with the long-standing implicit denial doctrine. They explore the legal background of the case, the statutory framework governing VA decision notices, the arguments presented by both sides at oral argument, the broader implications for veterans seeking benefits, and more.Note: The case “Hamill v. Collins” was decided on February 4, 2026. This episode was recorded prior to this decision but accurately predicted its outcome. For more information, visit our websites at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠cck-law.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and abkveteranslaw.com