Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a life-altering condition that can impact every aspect of a veteran’s life. From daily routines to relationships, the effects of PTSD often make it difficult for veterans to work, connect with loved ones, or engage in their communities. At Hill & Ponton, our PTSD lawyers focus on helping veterans navigate the complexities of the VA claims process to secure their benefits.
With over 30 years of experience and a proven 96% success rate, Hill & Ponton has helped veterans nationwide achieve justice. We understand that PTSD is more than just a diagnosis—it’s a condition that requires compassionate, knowledgeable advocacy. Our mission is to secure the compensation you need to reclaim your life.
Get the Benefits You Deserve
Disability Benefits for Veterans
To qualify for benefits, veterans must provide evidence of an in-service stressor and a PTSD diagnosis connected to their military service. Our experienced PTSD attorneys assist veterans in building strong cases that accurately portray the impact of PTSD on their lives, ensuring VA understands the need for fair compensation.
Benefits for Veterans’ Families
The toll of PTSD is not just on veterans but also on their families. When PTSD contributes to a veteran’s death, spouses and dependents may qualify for Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC). Our attorneys help surviving family members apply for benefits and ensure that their loved one’s service is honored.
A Veteran’s Daughter’s Story
My father served as an Army Medic and a member of the 82nd Airborne during World War II. Like many of his fellow brothers who served, he carried the memories, scars, and shadows of his war experiences in silence. Following a health crisis in 2016, my mother encouraged him to file a claim with the VA. A few months later he received a rating of 50% for service-connected PTSD.
Some might say that a 50% rating was good enough. However, given my father’s condition and the bloody war experiences he encountered on the frontlines of battle, we felt this rating wasn’t good enough, we felt he was 100%. Good enough was not/is not good enough!
We were in dispute with this VA finding, yet we were at a loss as to what to do. For weeks we fought this fear and uncertainty while at the same time we attempted to weave our way through the forms and red tape to have my father’s rating increased. As my father’s condition deteriorated, his need for assistance from the VA intensified. We were without any avenues or resources for relief until a family member told us to contact Matt Hill with Hill and Ponton.
Matt spoke to my parents and assured them that his entire team was on board with getting my father everything he deserved – Not just a 100% rating but also Aid and Attendance. He also felt confident that given my father’s age and health that he would be able to have his claim expedited. Matt and his firm took charge of my father’s claim the very next day. Throughout the process, we received regular updates and phone calls. Every legal document filed, we received a copy. Every phone call we made was answered. Every anxious question we asked was answered with calm and knowledgeable assurance.
The end result is that in the matter of four (4) months we have gone from hopeless desperation to grateful relief: dad is now classified at a 100% rating!
Matt, Marissa and his legal team stepped into our lives to lift our burden during one of the most trying and troubling stages of life. They didn’t just make promises, they liberated us from hopelessness by delivering results. My advice to everyone is to never accept good as good enough. Go for great and go with the greatest, Hill and Ponton.
Trish Poe (March 2018)
Our Commitment to Veterans with PTSD
Hill & Ponton’s team of attorneys is devoted to supporting veterans with PTSD by:
- Providing a Thorough Case Review: We assess your unique situation to determine the benefits available and how best to pursue them.
- Gathering Comprehensive Evidence: Our team works with healthcare providers to document the severity of your PTSD and its impact on daily life and employability.
- Filing and Managing Appeals: If your claim has been denied, we prepare and present a compelling case for appeal, representing you at every stage of the appeals process.
- Navigating VA’s Complex Rules: We clarify the often-confusing VA procedures, helping you understand the steps needed to secure your rightful benefits.
- Representation at All Levels: From the initial claim to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims, we advocate for veterans with PTSD at every stage.
We Answer Your Questions
Does My PTSD Qualify for VA Disability Benefits?
Yes, veterans diagnosed with PTSD due to a traumatic event during service may qualify. To meet the VA criteria, veterans need a confirmed PTSD diagnosis and evidence linking their condition to an in-service stressor.
What if my claim was denied?
Hill & Ponton specializes in appeals for PTSD claims. We help veterans challenge denials or ratings that do not reflect their disability’s severity.
How much does it cost?
We work on a contingency basis—meaning you only pay if we win your case and secure retroactive benefits on your behalf.
Do you offer nationwide services?
Yes. With a team working remotely and accessible nationwide, we provide the same high-quality support to veterans no matter where they live.
Get Compensation for the Impact on Your Family Life and Employment
PTSD often leads to chronic symptoms like flashbacks, anxiety, and hypervigilance, making it difficult for veterans to function in daily life. Our lawyers help veterans prove how PTSD affects their employability, relationships, and quality of life to support higher disability ratings. Veterans with severe PTSD may also qualify for Total Disability Individual Unemployability (TDIU), a rating that recognizes a veteran’s inability to work due to their condition.
- Challenges at Work: Veterans with severe PTSD may find it difficult to hold down steady employment. For those who cannot work due to their symptoms, we advocate for TDIU.
- Strain on Family Life: PTSD symptoms often make it challenging to maintain healthy relationships. We help ensure VA considers these difficulties when evaluating disability ratings.
Why Choose Hill & Ponton?
Navigating a PTSD claim is complex. Hill & Ponton attorneys specialize in disability cases to ensure that veterans and their families get the support they need.
- Experienced Representation: Our attorneys understand the unique challenges of PTSD claims, from proving service connection to ensuring fair ratings.
- Comprehensive Case Management: We handle all aspects of your claim, including gathering evidence, filing appeals, and communicating with VA.
- Reliable Support Every Step of the Way: With our team managing your claim, you can focus on your well-being while we fight for your rights.