Hill & Ponton

Jul 8, 2026

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4 min read

V.E.T.S. Advantage: Your VA Disability Could Unlock Additional Compensation

Many veterans leave secondary claims unfiled without realizing it.

Hagen McMenemy, +1

VA News

Jul 1, 2026

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4 min read

V.E.T.S. Advantage: You're Probably Owed More Than You Think

The gap between what veterans receive and deserve is often thousands per month. Learn more.

Hagen McMenemy, +1

Jun 28, 2026

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4 min read

V.E.T.S. Advantage: You're Probably Owed More Than You Think (1)

The gap between what veterans receive and deserve is often thousands per month. Learn more.

Hagen McMenemy, +1

Jun 24, 2026

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5 min read

V.E.T.S. Advantage: The Overlooked Secondary: A Path to Peripheral Neuropathy Service Connection

This week, we also profile Medal of Honor recipient Robert L. Howard and explore how cancer treatment causes nerve damage that opens doors to increased ratings.

Hagen McMenemy, +1

Jun 17, 2026

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4 min read

V.E.T.S. Advantage: The Regulation That Keeps Veterans from Getting Shortchanged on Asthma

We also honor Corporal Tibor Rubin, break down how to service-connect asthma, and explain why your sleep apnea rating might be quietly swallowing your asthma claim.

Hagen McMenemy, +1

Jun 10, 2026

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5 min read

When Your Gut Is Right: Navigating VA's GI Ratings

We also honor Army veteran and poet Brian Turner, break down the 2024 rating change that separated hiatal hernia from GERD, and sit down with attorney Rachel Cheek to walk through what veterans need to know before filing a GI claim.

Hagen McMenemy, +1

Jun 3, 2026

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6 min read

Does Your Service Qualify You for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Benefits?

We honor Harlem Hellfighter Henry Johnson, break down VA ratings for chronic fatigue syndrome, and explain how chronic pain can qualify for service connection.

Hagen McMenemy, +1

May 27, 2026

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6 min read

What Legal Blindness Really Means for Your VA Rating

Plus, we honor Vice Admiral James Stockdale, break down VA benefits for legally blind veterans, and cut through the confusion around Agent Orange and herbicide exposure claims.

Hagen McMenemy, +1

May 24, 2026

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4 min read

Remembering Those Who Never Came Home | Memorial Day 2026

Honoring the men and women who gave everything so the rest of us could live free.

Hagen McMenemy, +1

May 20, 2026

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3 min read

Important Notice Regarding Two Recent VA Failures

A landmark class action, Freund v. Collins, just revealed VA quietly closed thousands of veterans' appeals with no warning. If yours went silent, it may not be too late.

Hagen McMenemy, +1

May 13, 2026

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6 min read

Knowing What Your Neck Pain Claim Could Be Worth

We honor Captain Benjamin Salomon, break down VA neck pain ratings, and professional advice for what examiners are really looking for in your mental health C&P exam.

Hagen McMenemy, +1

May 6, 2026

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11 min read

The VA Conditions You Didn't Know You Could Claim

We break down VA ratings for TMJ disorder and explain why your eczema flare-ups deserve better documentation while also honoring Colonel Ralph Puckett Jr.

Hagen McMenemy, +1

Apr 29, 2026

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11 min read

Your Shoulder Claim Might Be Worth More Than You Think

We spotlight Gary Sinise's mission for veterans, break down VA shoulder ratings, and explain why 100% may not be your ceiling.

Hagen McMenemy, +1

Apr 22, 2026

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11 min read

Does Your Sleep Apnea Qualify You for More VA Benefits Than You're Getting?

Breaking down the sleep apnea and hypertension connection, and explaining what veterans need for a successful sleep apnea claim. We also honor a legendary Tuskegee Airman

Hagen McMenemy, +1

Apr 15, 2026

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11 min read

Are You Leaving VA Money on the Table for Hip Pain?

We honor SFC Alwyn Cashe, unpack VA hip pain ratings, and explain why arthritis claims hinge on your worst days.

Hagen McMenemy, +1

Apr 8, 2026

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10 min read

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, +1

Apr 1, 2026

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10 min read

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, +1

Mar 25, 2026

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10 min read

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, +1

Mar 18, 2026

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10 min read

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, +1

Mar 11, 2026

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13 min read

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, +1

Mar 4, 2026

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11 min read

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, +1

Feb 25, 2026

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11 min read

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, +1

Feb 18, 2026

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11 min read

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, +1

Feb 11, 2026

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11 min read

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, +1

Feb 4, 2026

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12 min read

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, +1

Hill & Ponton

V.E.T.S. Advantage: Your VA Disability Could Unlock Additional Compensation

V.E.T.S. Advantage: You're Probably Owed More Than You Think

V.E.T.S. Advantage: You're Probably Owed More Than You Think (1)

V.E.T.S. Advantage: The Overlooked Secondary: A Path to Peripheral Neuropathy Service Connection

V.E.T.S. Advantage: The Regulation That Keeps Veterans from Getting Shortchanged on Asthma

When Your Gut Is Right: Navigating VA's GI Ratings

Does Your Service Qualify You for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Benefits?

What Legal Blindness Really Means for Your VA Rating

Remembering Those Who Never Came Home | Memorial Day 2026

Important Notice Regarding Two Recent VA Failures

Knowing What Your Neck Pain Claim Could Be Worth

The VA Conditions You Didn't Know You Could Claim

Your Shoulder Claim Might Be Worth More Than You Think

Does Your Sleep Apnea Qualify You for More VA Benefits Than You're Getting?

Are You Leaving VA Money on the Table for Hip Pain?

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

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

Navigating VA Infertility & Secondary Disability Claims

Heart Disease VA Ratings and Service Connection Strategies

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

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

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

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

Important Information About Hypertension Secondary Conditions

Making the Most of Your C&P Exam

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