AttorneysDerek Scadden

Derek Scadden

Attorney, Hill & Ponton, P.A.

With over a decade of experience in veterans benefits law, Derek Scadden is an attorney dedicated to public service, appellate advocacy, and advancing veterans’ access to the benefits they have earned. Prior to joining Hill & Ponton, Derek spent ten years at the Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of General Counsel, including serving as the Deputy Chief Counsel and Acting Chief Counsel of the Benefits Law Group, where he was responsible for providing legal guidance to VA on all aspects of VA benefts.

Derek is a member of the state bars for New York and California. He is a graduate of New York University School of Law and has a degree in mechanical engineering from UCLA. After law school, he served four years as a prosecutor in the Bronx County District Attorney’s Office as a member of the General Crimes, Grand Jury, and Narcotics bureaus.

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Supporting Veterans Nationwide

Thank you to the firm of Hill & Ponton!! Brian Hill and his staff were able to get my 100% disability with the VA for my exposure to herbicides in Thailand. I have been fighting for this for many years and kept getting denied, after consulting with Hill & Ponton I decided to let them help me and it was the best decision I could have made. I found their professionalism to be outstanding.

– Chip P.
They got my disability rating after I was denied twice. They knew exactly how to format and submit the claim. I was rated 50%, Hill & Ponton weren’t done, they found other medical that related to exposure and submitted additional claims. I could not have received a disability rating without Hill & Ponton. If you need help, choose Hill & Ponton.

– Thomas D.
The service provided by Hill and Ponton was exemplary. The lawyers and staff took care of every aspect with respect and understanding of the clients needs. In my case, as a new widow, they patiently walked me through each step. They kept me informed of the progress. I cannot say enough about the service they provided. Thank you Brian and staff.

– Judith K Zitzewitz
As a Vet you may have filed a disability claim, and if you want to win your claim you need to call Hill and Ponton. I didn’t know what to do about my condition or status until I made the call. At H&P they not only took my case, but made me feel like family. They changed my life and they will change your life too. It’s true! In my opinion you can’t do better and you won’t regret it!

– Paul K