» Matthew W. Blackwelder

Client Win: CAVC No. 19-6722, Ford v. Wilkie (TBI & Migraine Ratings)

Client Win: CAVC No. 19-6722, Ford v. Wilkie (TBI & Migraine Ratings)

Client Win: CAVC No. 19-6722, Ford v. Wilkie (TBI & Migraine Ratings) This case involves several issues but centered around two: the veteran’s entitlement to increased TBI (Traumatic-Brain-Injury) and migraine ratings. ISSUE ON APPEAL TO THE CAVC (TBI & Migraine Ratings). The veteran in this case was in a car… Read More
Client Win: CAVC No. 17-1825, Alvarez v. Shulkin (70 Percent PTSD Rating)

Client Win: CAVC No. 17-1825, Alvarez v. Shulkin (70 Percent PTSD Rating)

Client Win: CAVC No. 17-1825, Alvarez v. Shulkin (70 Percent PTSD Rating) The law firm of Hill and Ponton approached Attig | Steel after the BVA judge denied their veteran a higher 70 percent PTSD rating. They had put a lot of work and energy into helping a veteran, and the BVA decision seemed to gloss over their thorough… Read More