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Radiculopathy VA Ratings, DIC Benefits, and What Families Should Know

Radiculopathy VA Ratings, DIC Benefits, and What Families Should Know

Learn how VA rates radiculopathy and what veterans need to prove service connection, plus guidance from Hill & Ponton on how DIC benefits can increase for surviving families and the story of Navy SEAL Marcus Luttrell.

Hagen McMenemy
Hill & Ponton
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Tinnitus VA Ratings, VA Letter Pitfalls, and the Legacy of Lt. Michael P. Murphy

Tinnitus VA Ratings, VA Letter Pitfalls, and the Legacy of Lt. Michael P. Murphy

Learn how VA rates tinnitus and how secondary conditions can increase your disability rating, plus advice from Hill & Ponton attorneys on confusing VA letters and a look at Medal of Honor recipient Lt. Michael P. Murphy.

Hagen McMenemy
Hill & Ponton
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Navigating VA Infertility & Secondary Disability Claims

Navigating VA Infertility & Secondary Disability Claims

Plus, learn about the legacy of Carlos Hathcock and hear attorney insights on how VA evaluates urinary frequency as a secondary condition.

Hagen McMenemy
Hill & Ponton
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Heart Disease VA Ratings and Service Connection Strategies

Heart Disease VA Ratings and Service Connection Strategies

Guidance on VA heart disease ratings and how to establish service connection, plus a closer look at the leadership legacy of Lt. Gen. Hal Moore.

Hagen McMenemy
Hill & Ponton
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Why Evidence Wins VA Disability Claims and How to Build a Strong File

Why Evidence Wins VA Disability Claims and How to Build a Strong File

Plus, the story of Colin Powell’s rise from South Bronx, understanding the practical side of VA law, and understanding how service records, deck logs, expert opinions, and nexus letters can change claim outcomes.

Hagen McMenemy
Hill & Ponton
Hagen McMenemy, +1
VA Math, TDIU, and the Road to 100% Without the Guesswork

VA Math, TDIU, and the Road to 100% Without the Guesswork

Learn about Samuel L. Gravely Jr.’s barrier-breaking Navy career, a clear breakdown of how the Combined Ratings Table really works, and when TDIU can pay at the 100% rate even if your schedular rating falls short.

Hagen McMenemy
Hill & Ponton
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Knee Replacement Ratings, Foot Drop Symptoms, and the Story of Hershel “Woody” Williams

Knee Replacement Ratings, Foot Drop Symptoms, and the Story of Hershel “Woody” Williams

Information on VA knee replacement ratings, advice from our leadership on foot drop symptoms, and the story of a flamethrowing Marine who served at Iwo Jima.

Hagen McMenemy
Hill & Ponton
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The Importance of Secondary Disabilities, the Reality of Tinnitus Claims, and the American Sniper

The Importance of Secondary Disabilities, the Reality of Tinnitus Claims, and the American Sniper

From the story of Chris Kyle to VA secondary disability claims, tinnitus insights, and veteran benefits trivia, this week’s V.E.T.S Advantage covers what veterans need to know.

Hagen McMenemy
Hill & Ponton
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Important Information About Hypertension Secondary Conditions

Important Information About Hypertension Secondary Conditions

This week we talk about hypertension and sleep apnea, their connection, and what they mean for VA disability claims.

Hagen McMenemy
Hill & Ponton
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Making the Most of Your C&P Exam

Making the Most of Your C&P Exam

Information on making C&P exams work in your favor and what to do if your claim is still denied. Plus, the story of a seventeen-year-old WWII hero.

Hagen McMenemy
Hill & Ponton
Hagen McMenemy, +1
One Combat Veteran’s Fight for Her Comrades at Home, Plus Paths to 100% VA Disability and TDIU Factors Explained

One Combat Veteran’s Fight for Her Comrades at Home, Plus Paths to 100% VA Disability and TDIU Factors Explained

A look at Tammy Duckworth’s service and advocacy, how veterans can reach a 100% disability rating, and what “substantially gainful employment” really means under TDIU.

Hagen McMenemy
Hill & Ponton
Hagen McMenemy, +1
The Sailor Who Stood His Ground at Pearl Harbor, How VA Rates Depression, and What to Know About PTSD Claims

The Sailor Who Stood His Ground at Pearl Harbor, How VA Rates Depression, and What to Know About PTSD Claims

Remembering Doris “Dorie” Miller’s heroism, breaking down VA disability ratings for depression, and clarifying how PTSD claims are evaluated when records are limited.

Hagen McMenemy
Hill & Ponton
Hagen McMenemy, +1
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