I could not have received a disability rating without Hill & Ponton. I am not sure you have this information listed in your website or materials but if not, it may be a good example to include. I highly recommend Hill and Ponton PA for your disability Case. Richmond, VA: 7400 Beaufont Springs Drive, Suite 300, Richmond, VA, 23225 Dear Carol, on behalf of my son, my wife, and myselfTHANK YOU so wholeheartedly. My name is Angel Lozano and I served five years active duty. She is professional, competent, and kind. I cant thank Hill and Ponton enough. I was having problems with receiving VA benefits after the passing of my husband. 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. I would like to explain that my case was of my being a victim in a criminal sexual assault that went with out justice until Mr. Hill took my case. Learn More. I truly appreciate all your efforts and that of Attorney Mark and those who assisted. Mrs. Ponton words cannot describe what I feel this moment!! We have known Hill and Ponton (Carol Ponton) for so long that we honestly consider them (her) family and our strongest allies in this battle with the VA! I didnt really know what to expect but Hill & Ponton kept me up to date on the letters and actions they submitted to the VA on my behalf. Mathew presented himself as a mild mannered, college-type bookworm, who resembled more of Harry Potter than a modern day attorney. You serve so admirably. Washington, D.C.: 1776 I Street, NW, 9th Floor, Washington, D.C 20006 She not only defended me, she defended my daughter also because she is a minor and my dependent. It took some time. This was a long process through this legal maze and their help made it easy for me. Before I struggled to go to doctors who had $50 co-pays three of these in a week and you can go downhill very fast. Bonuses and other incentives. Great team work. From our perspective, you are heaven sent. I cannot thank the team of Hill and Ponton enough for their unwavering support through this difficult time. They didnt just make promises, they liberated us from hopelessness by delivering results. Finally, when he got diagnosed I decided to take action. 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. I have shared my sincere appreciation with her but I want you to know that she did an exemplary job of handling my case and I am most grateful. She made the process less stressful for me and helped with my frequent questions pleasantly and professionally each and every time. This definition describes Carol to the fullest. Being able to pay a bill with out having to set up a payment agreement or be able to pay off some of our bills. Thank you! Pain and the drugs the doctors plied me with made me a zombie. Anytime I had a question, Carol or a member of her staff got right back to me with an answer! There I was with recently diagnosed with combat connected PTSD, looking at the diagnosis of Bladder Cancer and facing a series of back surgeries that will leave me a cripple for the next 3 years. They contacted me to schedule a phone call with senior partner Sara Hill. Cleveland, OH: 600 Superior Ave. East, Fifth Third Building, Suite 1300, Cleveland, OH, 44114 I would recommend your firm to anyone I know that is going to need excellent representation. Years went by with very little progress made on my case. Every legal document filed, we received a copy. San Jose, CA: 2880 Zanker Road, Ste. She returns every phone calls and emails promptly. I recommend this firm to satisfy your disability claim. They know what to do, but more than that they do it. She has worked day and night, sometimes even taking my call late because I was scared of an upcoming appointment or calling me in the late hours to make sure everything was just right before she submitted documents. I am Happy Happy Happy! Philadelphia, PA: 1 International Plaza, Suite 550, Philadelphia, PA, 19113 They would call me and email me to assure everything was going to be ok and what was going on with my case. Thank you for being my attorney and supporting me in all ways. She was very professional and was always there to answer my questions by email or by calling me. This in itself has been a life saver for sure and I cant thank you enough for everything youve done for me. Your firm was amazing. During the six year wait, Mr. Hill was very diligent and countered every effort the Veterans attempts to disqualify me. The diabetics treatment went from diet, to pills, to injections. Thank You, Sara and Team. my claim remained stagnant for years. I ama veteran of the 82nd Airborne Division. My wife and I thank you from the bottom of our hearts. It put me at ease, as much as possible, because of our earlier phone communication. I knew from the beginning it might take a while but they always gave me encouragement. So if you think youre entitled to any benefits connected to your service I urge you make that call! Plus I will receive a monthly pension check for the rest of my life. It flat out was not me! When I hung up all I could do was cry. They do Have lots of staff that email and don't respond. Dont give up. I would recommend Hill and ponton to any veteran who is frustrated with the VA. I will end on this note: Mr. Hill and his staff were friendly, helpful, very professional, and I have & will continue to talk about them in a positive manner with a very high recommendation. There are really no words to express our gratitude for your firm, especially Carol. Assoc. Bless you all for the service you provide. I will happily recommend your firm to anyone I think would benefit from your assistance! They took the time out to keep me informed and handled all my inquirys in a professional manner. in 2013 and got me the disability and benefits that I deserved!!! I called the law office of Hill and Ponton. Please express my deep appreciation to Mr Hill. I would highly recommend hill & ponton to anyone. my claim remained stagnant for years. The Heart disease started with pills, then onto a heart cath, heart bypass surgery, and then more heart caths. Now I can rest knowing that my wife will be taken care of. I signed with Hill & Ponton and they were great. I would like to take this time to thank Hill & Ponton for your assistance with my case at the VA. with you and informs you step by step even knows status way before you and has a great team to fight for you!! While searching the Internet for a credible, worthy representative to fight for my rights at the VA, I came across the Law Office of Hill & Ponton. As I understand it, Social Security seems to have gotten the cart before the horse in my case, sending me a large amount of money before sending me any documentation (no decision letter and no award letter just money we were confused but not complaining ;o)) but Stephanie looked into that and got it all figured out. 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! We were at my first case destination, in a council room with the oppositions legal representation. Carols vast knowledge and experience with the VAs laws and rating system leaves nothing to be desired. omron I'm into Flairs 2 yr. ago I'm not sure that a contingent law firm would take on a proposed reduction. They are very professional, caring, and mission oriented. However, because of your hard work & determination, he FINALLY feels like the VA is taking his suffering seriously!!! It is often difficult for me to focus but Michelle moved at a pace to help me understand the process and shared all the necessary information. I was referred to Sara Hill of Hill & Ponton of DeLand FL. 3 years ago I was directed to Hill and Ponton to help me appeal a Veterans Administration decision. Mr. Hill kept me informed and the times that I personally spoke with him he was caring and attentive. Offender: Hill and Ponton Country: USA State: Florida City: Daytona Address: P.O. Again, Thank You Sara! After the hearing, she told me she felt good about it and that made me feel good about it. I have been submitting my claim and appeals for years with slow and negative results. denied my claim. present my claim to the VA. Over the previous five years, my claims have been denied by the VA for the flimsiest of reasons. She always returned my emails or phone calls as well as obtain documents needed for my case. I wrote my grievances in plain English to the VA but to no avail. +33 2 99 79 97 18. In 2001 I filed a claim and again the V.A. Thanks again for all you have done for me. During the coming months, the firm did an excellent job of keeping me posted on what was happening, and sent me copies of everything for my file. If she turns you down now that doesnt mean your not disabled, it just means that she doesnt have enough evidence YET, to help! Thank you and your staff for helping expedite our request for disability. I want to thank Hill & Ponton, especially Andrea, for being so helpful. They stand by their clients. Hill & Ponton have a great knowledge how the VA operates. She asked me all the questions and make the case more easy to handle and understandable. It's part of the endocrine. Consumer reviews about Hill and Ponton creditcard Apr 6, 2012 don't hire Carol Ponton Carol Ponton is totally incompetent and really lazy. Eyes open I highly recommend Hill and Ponton to anyone (especially veterans) who is trying to get their disability via the VA or Social Security. Thank you! Her expertise and professionalism have made it easy to go through the hard process. One of my disabilities is a decline in cognitive functioning causing me to lose track of information. The best part: H&P took care of everything and kept me in the loop about EVERYTHING!! I have had three C & P exams, and with no knowledge of preparation for the first one (heart stint), though I did get a rating, it could have been higher if I would how to prepare. Thanks for the Great Job. I knew I picked the right law firm. Atty. Shelly Campbell represented me when it came time for my hearing. She have a lot of empathy for me. They kept me informed every step of the way and obtained all the necessary medical records with minimal effort required from me. Within a few months, not years, Ms. Hill was able to secure my disability benefits for my PTSD and is still working on the MS. Ms. Hill and her law firm are the most exceptional people I have ever met. And most importantly, because of their extensive knowledge and experience with navigating the VA claims system, they got me everything I was entitled to including my proper rating and my TDIU and all my retroactive pay. Have faith, were working on it for you. I am now on the home stretch of my life but feel so vindicated. She was very patient and understanding. I want to THANK YOU and Adriana for your representation of my appeal to the VA. Also yes I would recommend Hill and Ponton in DeLand, Florida to anyone and you will be amazed how fast you get approved using Hill and Ponton. If you want to send me a survey I will be more than happy to fill one out. She made sure I knew what to expect at the hearing and explained all possibilities, good and bad. I contacted him in March of 2016. Win or lose we appreciate you help. Communication with the entire team has been excellent and each person has been very professional. Good pay. It has been a long time since we were able to have enough grocery to last us for the whole month. Thank you again to my lawyer and the staff you did an amazing job. I received a favorable outcome. The third firm was Hill & Ponton. Where were you 42 years ago when I needed you? This long slow process (over 15 years) that my husband has been waiting for his problems to be addressed by the VA, has taken its toll on him! Without each of you, a favorable decision would not have been possible. I would recommend them with the highest regard and without hesitation. Hill, I want to let you know how much I really appreciate your diligence and patience concerning this matter. To hear that I have been awarded Unemployability and retroactive benefits from July 2012, our prayers have indeed been answered!!! Someone who is fighting for me on those days when I am not able to fight for myself is just what I need as the process never stops moving. Key duties . They work as a team and are absolutely amazing!