H&P Blog
Understanding Decisions from RAMP
Background RAMP (Rapid Appeals Modernization Program) is the VA’s pilot program for the new appeals system created by the VA Appeals Improvement and Modernization Act of 2017. RAMP is an optional program, available to veterans with claims that are currently on appeal. If a veteran does not want to opt into the RAMP program, they […]
Video Blog – SS – Proving a Claim Prior to DLI
Natalia Jofre: Hi I’m Natalia Jofre, I’m the Director of the Social Security section here at Hill & Ponton. Shelly Mark: And I’m Shelly Mark, I’m the senior Social Security attorney. Natalia Jofre: So welcome back to our Social Security Disability blog. In our last blog we talked about date last insured, what is it, and we told […]
Do You Really NEED that C&P exam?
Every veteran who is not rated as permanent and totally disabled is subject to C&P re-examinations in the future. Many are prescheduled, but some can be triggered by changes in symptoms noted in medical records. However, the VA has specific protocols in place to determine if those exams are needed. Unless already scheduled as a […]
Video Blog – What Is Your Date Last Insured?
Natalia Jofre: Hi, I’m Natalia Jofre. I am the Director for our Social Security section here at Hill and Ponton. Shelly Mark: And I am Shelly Mark. I am the Senior Social Security attorney. Natalia Jofre: We’re here today to talk to you about what a date last insured is. When you file for Social Security disability benefits, […]
Video Blog – Buddy Statements For Increased Rating
Matthew Hill: Hello and welcome to the Hill and Ponton VA Video Blog. I’m Matthew Hill here with Carol Ponton and today we are talking about buddy statements. This is the fourth part in our four-part series on buddy statements. The first one we discussed was how important they are. Carol Ponton: Yes. Matthew Hill: […]
What You Need to Know About Expediting a Claim
There are very certain circumstances that the VA will consider expediting a claim, and they are often confusing as each regional office can sometimes offer expedition for a claim that may fall outside of the parameters based on special circumstances. However, the basic rules for expediting a claim are laid out in the VA regulations […]
