If the VA denied your disability claim or gave you a rating that doesn’t truly reflect how your condition impacts your life, you’re not alone. Many Oklahoma veterans begin the process hopeful, only to end up frustrated by missing paperwork or confusing decisions.
The truth is, the VA system is complicated. A single overlooked detail or missing piece of medical evidence can cause an otherwise valid claim to be denied or underrated. And far too often, the burden falls on the veteran to fix it. That’s where we step in.
Our attorneys are VA-accredited and experienced in every stage of the appeals process. We know what the VA looks for, and how to present strong, evidence-based arguments that get results. Whether your claim was mishandled, denied, or shortchanged, we can help you push back and get a more favorable decision.
Over 114,000 veterans in Oklahoma receive monthly VA disability benefits, but many more are still missing out on the support they deserve. If you served your country and are now fighting for recognition and fair compensation, Hill & Ponton is ready to stand with you. Let us review your situation, explain your options, and assist you in taking the next step toward the disability benefits you’ve earned.
Our Legal Services for Oklahoma Veterans
- Disability Compensation: We help Oklahoma veterans obtain the monthly compensation they deserve for service-connected physical and mental health conditions. Our team gathers medical records, military service documentation, and expert medical opinions to build a strong, evidence-backed case and fight for every dollar you’ve earned.
- Appeals: If your VA claim was denied or you received a disability rating that doesn’t reflect the true severity of your condition, we can handle the appeals process on your behalf. We’ll present a thorough, well-supported case to challenge the VA’s decision and pursue the benefits you’re entitled to receive.
- Rating Increases: If your condition has worsened since the VA issued your initial rating, you may qualify for a higher rating (and greater monthly benefits). We help veterans document those changes and secure the increase they deserve.
- Survivor Benefits: We proudly support the spouses, children, and parents of Oklahoma veterans who died from service-connected conditions. Our attorneys guide families through the process of obtaining death and survivor benefits under VA and Oklahoma programs.
- Special Monthly Compensation: Veterans with severe or multiple disabilities (such as the loss of use of limbs, blindness, or need for Aid & Assistance) may qualify for Special Monthly Compensation, which provides financial support beyond the standard 100% disability benefits.
- Total Disability Based on Individual Unemployability: If your service-connected disabilities prevent you from holding steady, full-time employment, you may be eligible for TDIU. This benefit pays at the 100% rate even if your combined VA rating is below 100%. We help disabled veterans prove unemployability using comprehensive medical, vocational, and service evidence to secure the compensation they deserve.
What Compensation and Benefits Are Available to You?
Your VA disability rating is the foundation of the financial and medical support you’ve earned through your service. This rating, set by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, measures how much your service-connected condition affects your daily life, including your ability to work, care for yourself, and maintain your overall well-being.
Ratings are assigned in 10% increments, ranging from 10% to 100%. As the percentage increases, so does your monthly, tax-free compensation. If you have more than one service-connected condition, the VA uses a combined ratings formula that often results in a total rating that’s lower than what you might expect (which is why accuracy is so important). Even a small increase in your rating can lead to a significant rise in your monthly payment.
Below are the current VA monthly compensation rates for a single Oklahoma veteran with no dependents:
- 10%: $180.42
- 20%: $356.66
- 30%: $552.47
- 40%: $795.84
- 50%: $1,132.90
- 60%: $1,435.02
- 70%: $1,808.45
- 80%: $2,102.15
- 90%: $2,362.30
- 100%: $3,938.58
These amounts are updated yearly to reflect cost-of-living increases. Veterans with dependents (spouse, children or dependent parents) also receive additional compensation.
Oklahoma State Benefits
Beyond federal VA benefits, Oklahoma offers its own benefits for disabled veterans and their families, including property tax exemptions, educational assistance, state employment preferences, and more.
If you believe your current VA rating doesn’t reflect the full impact of your condition, Hill & Ponton can pursue a rating increase to ensure that every type of support available to Oklahoma veterans is within reach.
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When Should You Hire a VA Disability Lawyer?
Many Oklahoma veterans begin their VA disability claim on their own – and for many, that’s the right first step. But if your claim is denied or your disability rating doesn’t match the severity of your condition, that’s when legal representation can make all the difference. The VA appeals process can be confusing and time-consuming, with strict deadlines and evolving rules that are hard to keep up with. One missing form, overlooked piece of evidence, or late filing can set your case back months, or even longer.
Having a VA-accredited lawyers on your side gives you a knowledgeable advocate who understands how the system works. At Hill & Ponton, VA disability law is all we do. Our attorneys focus exclusively on helping veterans appeal denied or underrated claims. We handle the details that matter: gathering medical records, locating critical service documents, securing strong medical opinions, and building a compelling appeal. Then we present your case clearly, showing how your disability affects your daily life, your ability to work, and your long-term health.
Your VA Appeal Options
- Supplemental Claim: If you’ve found new and relevant evidence (such as updated medical records, a new diagnosis, or service documents that weren’t reviewed originally), this option lets you submit that information for reconsideration.
- Higher-Level Review: If you think the VA made a mistake the first time, you can request a fresh review by a more senior VA employee. No new evidence is allowed, but this can be a quicker way to resolve clear errors.
- Board of Veterans’ Appeals Review: The final level of appeal lets you choose a direct review, add new evidence, or request a hearing before a Veterans Law Judge. While this process takes much longer than other types of appeal, it also offers the most thorough review.
If the VA isn’t recognizing the full impact of your service-connected condition, we can help. We offer free case evaluations, charge no upfront fees, and only get paid if we win. Tell us your story and let us fight on your behalf for the benefits you’ve earned.
Winning Your VA Disability Appeal
Far too many veterans in Oklahoma find themselves frustrated by the VA system: stuck waiting, appealing, or wondering why a legitimate claim was denied. In most cases, it’s because the VA didn’t get the right documentation or failed to properly connect the veteran’s health condition to their military service. To approve a VA disability claim, the VA needs three essential elements:
- Current Diagnosis: Proof from a licensed medical provider that you have a current, documented health condition.
- In-Service Event: Evidence of something that happened during your service (such as an injury, illness, traumatic incident, or toxic exposure) that could have caused or worsened your condition.
- Nexus: A medical opinion that links your current disability to your time in service, stating that it is “at least as likely as not” connected to your military experience.
Even when a veteran clearly meets these criteria, missing or weak evidence in one area can lead to a denial or underrating. Common reasons Oklahoma veterans lose VA claims include:
- No clear medical connection between their condition and service
- Incomplete or outdated medical records
- Missing appeal or supplemental evidence deadlines
- VA mistakes in interpreting service records or medical history
Hill & Ponton focuses solely on VA disability claims and appeals. Our VA-accredited attorneys work with trusted medical experts to obtain compelling nexus letters and ensure that your appeal is thorough, accurate, and submitted on time.
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VA Disability for Toxic Exposure
Oklahoma is home to several active duty, National Guard, and decommissioned military installations where environmental contamination has been documented or suspected. Veterans who served at or near these locations should seek VA disability benefits if they later developed health conditions linked to toxic exposure.
- Altus Air Force Base: Included in federal investigations for toxic exposure potential linked to fire training and fuel storage operations.
- Camp Gruber: This Oklahoma Army National Guard facility, southeast of Muskogee, was found to have PFAS chemicals in its water system.
- Fort Sill: Has undergone environmental investigations for PFAS contamination related to historical use of firefighting foam in training and response operations. Elevated levels of PFOS and PFOA have been detected in some areas.
- Tinker Air Force Base: Longstanding industrial activities have led to soil and groundwater contamination with toxic multiple substances, including toluene, benzene and chlorinated solvents.
- Vance Air Force Base (Enid): Another installation being evaluated for potential PFAS and other hazardous chemical contamination resulting from aircraft maintenance and fire training activities.
Veterans with conditions caused or aggravated by toxic exposure could be eligible for compensation, even if previously denied. Get in touch with our legal team for a free evaluation – we specialize in VA appeals and only get paid if we win your claim.
Legal Resources and Lawyers Near You
Tulsa
Tulsa Vet Center: 14002 E 21st Street, Suite 200, Tulsa, OK 74134. Phone: 918-628-2760
Lawton
Lawton Vet Center: 4302 SE Lee Blvd, Suite A, Lawton, OK 73501. Phone: 580-585-5880
Oklahoma VA Facilities Providing Veteran Assistance
Veterans Service Offices
- Muskogee VA Regional Office: 125 South Main Street, Muskogee, OK 74401. Phone: 800-827-1000
- Oklahoma County Veterans Service Office: 213 NE 21st Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73105. Phone: 405-523-4000
- Tulsa County Veterans Service Office: 5840 S Memorial Drive, Suite 300, Tulsa, OK 74145. Phone: 918-772-6060
- Comanche County Veterans Service Office: 315 SW 5th Street, Room 206, Lawton, OK 73501. Phone: 580-355-4017
- Cleveland County Veterans Service Office: 125 E. Dakota, Norman, OK 73069. Phone: 405-366-0200
- Garfield County Veterans Service Office: 216 W Broadway Ave, Enid, OK 73701. Phone: 580-237-0220
- Pittsburg County Veterans Service Office: 35 E Carl Albert Parkway, McAlester, OK 74501. Phone: 918-423-5727
- Pontotoc County Veterans Service Office: 1615 Arlington St, Ada, OK 74820. Phone: 580-436-3172
- Kay County Veterans Service Office: 201 S Main Street, Newkirk, OK 74647. Phone: 580-362-2537
- Washington County Veterans Service Office: 401 S Johnstone Ave, Bartlesville, OK 74003. Phone: 918-337-2846
- Creek County Veterans Service Office: 317 E Lee Avenue, Sapulpa, OK 74066. Phone: 918-227-3700
- Pottawatomie County Veterans Service Office: 14101 Acme Road, Shawnee, OK 74804. Phone: 405-275-4060
VA Medical centers
- Oklahoma City VA Medical Center: 921 NE 13th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73104. Phone: 405-456-1000
- Jack C. Montgomery VA Medical Center (Eastern Oklahoma VA Health Care System): 1011 Honor Heights Drive, Muskogee, OK 74401. Phone: 918-577-3000
- Tulsa Ernest Childers VA Outpatient Clinic (multi-specialty, primary and behavioral care): 8921 S Mingo Road, Tulsa, OK 74133. Phone: 918-252-8000
VA Clinics / CBOC
- Altus VA Clinic: 201 South Park Lane, Altus, OK 73521. Phone: 580-480-3310
- Ardmore VA Clinic: 2002 12th Ave NW, Suite E, Ardmore, OK 73401. Phone: 580-222-0400
- Blackwell VA Clinic: 1009 W Ferguson Avenue, Blackwell, OK 74631. Phone: 580-363-0052
- Clinton VA Clinic: 315 W Gary Blvd, Clinton, OK 73601. Phone: 580-323-1403
- Enid VA Clinic: 915 E Owen K. Garriott Road, Suite G, Enid, OK 73701. Phone: 580-977-1855
- Lawton/Fort Sill VA Clinic: 4303 Pittman Street, Building 4303, Fort Sill, OK 73503. Phone: 580-585-5600
- McAlester VA Clinic: 1421 S George Nigh Expy, McAlester, OK 74501. Phone: 918-302-4700
- Norman VA Clinic: 1020 24th Ave NW, Norman, OK 73069. Phone: 405-801-3600
- Shawnee VA Clinic: 3700 N Kickapoo Ave, Shawnee, OK 74804. Phone: 405-878-8700
- Stillwater VA Clinic: 320 N Perkins Ave, Stillwater, OK 74075. Phone: 405-707-8100
- Tulsa Ernest Childers VA Outpatient Clinic: 8921 S Mingo Road, Tulsa, OK 74133. Phone: 918-252-8000
- Tulsa Eleventh Street VA Clinic: 10159 E 11th Street, Tulsa, OK 74128. Phone: 918-610-2000
Housing Assistance and Support for Veterans
Homelessness remains a problem in Oklahoma, with 132 homeless veterans identified in Oklahoma City alone (according to the 2025 Point-in-Time Count) and 119 veterans permanently housed by the Oklahoma City VA Health Care System in the fiscal year 2025. But Oklahoma provides a statewide network of programs aimed at preventing and ending homelessness among veterans, including new supportive housing projects like Dorset Place Veteran Community. Opened in October 2025, this former senior living facility located at 2435 NW 122nd St. in Oklahoma City will offer at-risk veterans 70 housing units with on-site services like meals, healthcare, and case management.
Across the state, the VA’s Homeless Veteran Care programs connect veterans to essential support such as transitional housing, permanent housing vouchers, medical and mental health care, and case management. Through initiatives like HUD‑VASH, Health Care for Homeless Veterans (HCHV), and Grant & Per Diem (GPD) transitional housing, veterans can access safe shelter and long‑term stability.
These programs are supported through VA medical centers in Oklahoma City, Muskogee, and their satellite clinics statewide. For those in need of immediate assistance, Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) provides rapid rehousing and homelessness‑prevention services across rural, suburban, and urban counties.
Veterans should also be aware that if VA disability benefits have been denied or are too low, contributing to the risk of homelessness, legal assistance can often help secure the correct compensation. At Hill & Ponton, we prioritize veterans dealing with housing insecurity or unemployment, and don’t charge anything for taking a case. If you don’t get paid, we don’t get paid. Contact our VA disability lawyers today for a free evaluation of your claim.