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Biography
I have focused my practice on representing Veterans who have been wrongly denied service-connected compensation by the Department of Veterans. My practice spans from filing original claims for compensation to representing veterans before the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims.
In addition to representing veterans directly, I present at seminars for advocates across the nation educating them on how to represent veterans before the VA to obtain service connected benefits. I serve as the Treasurer of the National Organizations of Veterans Advocates. I also have authored several several books on Veterans' service-connected benefits issues.
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Licensed in District of Columbia for 13 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2013
No misconduct found
Licensed in Florida for 19 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
Location
Hill & Ponton, P.A.
P.O Box 449, Deland, FL, 32721
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Posted by anonymous | January 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Military Law
It doesn't get any better
Mr. Hill and his staff have been highly responsive to every inquiry I've had. We have had a sucessful outcome to my Agent Orange claim, for my time with the Air Force in Thailand.
Posted by Richard | August 06, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Military Law
very happy
Hill&Ponton represented both my brother & myself in VA appeals. They were both innovative and informative to both of us and more importantly were successful in both cases. I have no problem recommending them to anyone who has either VA or Social Security issues.
Posted by Domenick | May 24, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Appeals
My lawyer took my appeals and won both I won a large settlement because of all his hard work on my behalf,
He worked 3 and 1/2 years on my appeals, kept me informed .The best thing he won both of my appeals without him I wouldn't have any of them. I couldn't have had any better representation then he provided me. I can not thank hm and the staff enough. The settlement was a very large one and will make ...
Posted by Vickie | March 09, 2014 | Military Law
Veterans Benefits
I am located in California and Matthew Donovan Hill is the only attorney who had the experience helping veterans. I did not know I was entitled to veterans benefits and he was very knowledgeable of the law. I was granted my deceased husband's veterans benefits.
Matthew Donovan Hill's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Matt works tirelessly on behalf of veterans. Moreover, he is active in promoting pro-veteran changes in the law through his activity with the National Organization of Veterans Advocates (NOVA). He serves on the NOVA Board and conducts numerous Continuing Legal Education classes in Veterans Benefits Law."
"Matt is a fantastic attorney and I highly recommend him."
"Matt has years of experience representing the Disabled and is a leading authority in Veterans Disability Law. He knows what it takes to win both Veterans and Social Security Disability cases."
"I endorse this lawyer. An experienced, professional, and highly compassionate attorney. I would highly recommend his services for anyone facing disability related legal issues."
Stuart Johnson
Social Security & Disability lawyer | Aug 21
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Matt Hill knows the law and knows how to fight. In addition, he cares about his clients and treats them with respect. I highly recommend him as an attorney."
"Matt is a great veterans disability and social security attorney. I often seek his advice when I need a second opinion on a troubling issues, and working against the VA there are a lot of troubling issues. Matt spends a lot of pro bono time and energy representing veterans and their attorneys through his work at NOVA. I appreciate his efforts to no end and endorse him with no reservations."
"Attorney Matthew Hill is one of the top VA benefits attorneys in the country, and any veteran would be well served by hiring him. He is at the forefront of developing VA law and has an established history of maximizing VA benefit awards for his veteran clients."
"Every once in a while, you run into an attorney that you know is going to be one of the greats in our profession and make a lasting contribution to an area of law. Matt is one of those attorneys. His calm and studious approach to Veterans Law belies the passion and intensity with which he represents his clients. If I had to call a lawyer to handle my own VA claim, it would be Matt. I would want nothing less than the zealous advocacy he offers."
Charles Hankey
Social Security & Disability lawyer | Oct 24
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I highly recommend Matt Hill. He is well respected not only in his local community but nationwide as well. He truly cares about his clients and it shows in the results he gets."
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Experience
Work Experience
2006 - 2007
Law Clerk, United States District Court For The Middle District Of Florida, Orlando Division
Associations
2007 - Present
National Organization of Veteran's AdvocatesMember
Florida Bar
Member
National Organization of Social Security Claimant Representatives
Member
Education
2005
University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
University of Florida
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
webinar
VA Compensation & Pension Exams
2014
Summer webinar
Setting up a VA practice
2014
Pittsburgh Conference
Handling VA Regional Office appeals
2013
Introduction to VA Law
VA Service Connected Ratings and Effecitve Dates
Publications
2013
www.hillandponton.com
What is: Ischemic Heart Disease
2012
www.hillandponton.com
PTSD and Veterans Affairs Compensation
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can a veteran work with 100% Permanent & Total PTSD disability rating from the VA?
06 Dec 2014
Q&A
How to win an appeal against the Veterans Affairs Department? I am being railroaded and mistreated by the whole VA process.
11 Dec 2014
Q&A
If my apportionment of my husband's VA disability has an effective date of 05/01/2013, does that mean that the VA will pay start
02 Oct 2014
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
Veterans Benefits: 6 Part Guide to Filing Your PTSD Claim
14 Nov 2016
Video Legal Guide
Veterans Benefits: Getting VA service connected compensation for PTSD
04 Mar 2014