LIVE VA Disability Q&A [10/18/2023] with Attorney Allison Reddick and Carol Ponton

In this Hill & Ponton Q&A, Carol Ponton and Allison Reddick answer common VA disability questions about the 20-year protection rule, secondary claims, TDIU, Aid & Attendance, Parkinson’s ratings, mental health claims, sleep apnea, and more. They explain when ratings are protected, how to file secondary conditions the right way, what to do if the VA ignores favorable evidence, and why veterans should be careful about reopening claims once they already have the maximum benefits available. Free Case Evaluation: https://www.hillandponton.com/free-ca... VA Disability Calculator: https://www.hillandponton.com/va-disa... About Hill & Ponton: https://www.hillandponton.com/about-us/ Chapters: 00:00 - 00:19 Intro with Carol Ponton and Allison Reddick 00:20 - 01:35 20-Year Rule: Is a 30% PTSD Rating from 2001 Protected? 01:36 - 04:05 Filing Secondary Claims for Headaches, Sleep Apnea, and Radiculopathy 04:06 - 06:36 When Not to File More Claims After Reaching 100% 06:37 - 07:48 Should You File TDIU and New Claims at the Same Time? 07:49 - 08:38 Vertigo and Meniere’s Disease Secondary to Tinnitus 08:39 - 10:23 Sleep Apnea Diagnosed on Active Duty but Still Denied 10:24 - 12:43 Prostate Cancer, Toxic Exposure, and Appealing to the Board 12:44 - 13:40 Who Can Diagnose a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)? 13:41 - 14:19 Migraines in Service Records but Missing from Treatment Notes 14:20 - 17:39 Choosing the Right Appeal Lane After Denials and 0% Ratings 17:40 - 19:39 PACT Act Melanoma Claim and Why Photos Matter for Skin Conditions 19:40 - 21:27 VA Payment Timing, Back Pay, and Monthly Compensation Dates 21:28 - 22:26 Jet Fuel Exposure and Possible Related Conditions 22:27 - 24:32 Aid and Attendance Denials and Proposed Incompetency 24:33 - 25:40 Seizures, Headaches, PTSD, and Presumptive/Secondary Theories 25:41 - 27:31 New Parkinson’s Case: Keeping the 30% Minimum Rating 27:32 - 30:57 Incompetency Proposals, Fiduciaries, and How to Fight Back 30:58 - 33:05 How the 5-Year Rule Protects a 100% Permanent and Total Rating 33:06 - 36:04 HLR Duty to Assist Errors, PACT Act Presumptives, and Delays 36:05 - 37:19 Appealing After a Higher-Level Review Denial 37:20 - 39:24 Board Remands, Earlier Effective Dates, and Wrong Rating Dates 39:25 - 41:18 Sleep Apnea Denied Due to Obesity Despite PTSD Aggravation Theory 41:19 - 44:15 Initial Claims Missing Exams Because VA Used the Wrong Address 44:16 - 47:24 Depression C&P Exam Tips and Bringing a Spouse or Witness 47:25 - 49:12 Uploading Evidence Before a First C&P Exam 49:13 - 50:58 Fuel Exposure and Hypertension 50:59 - 53:08 Old Denials, Reopened Claims, and Mental Health Service Connection 53:09 - 01:05:01 Closing Thoughts on Acquired Psychiatric Disorder Claims The content of this YouTube channel is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute legal advice. You should not rely upon any information contained on this YouTube channel for legal advice. Viewing this YouTube channel is not intended to and shall not create an attorney-client relationship between you and Hill and Ponton, PA. Messages or other forms of communication that you transmit to this YouTube channel will not create an attorney-client relationship and thus information contained in such communications may not be protected as privileged. Hill and Ponton, PA does not make any representation, warranty, or guarantee about the accuracy of the information contained in this YouTube channel or in links to other YouTube channels or websites. This YouTube channel is provided "as is," does not represent that any outcome or result from the viewing of this channel. Your use viewing of this YouTube channel is at your own risk. You enjoy this YouTube channel and its contents only for personal, non-commercial purposes. Neither Hill and Ponton, PA, nor anyone acting on their behalf, will be liable under any circumstances for damages of any kind.