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작성자 Gertrude Selby
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Veterans Disability Law

Veterans disability law covers a range of issues. We work to assist you in obtaining the benefits to which you are entitled.

The VA claim process was developed to be user-friendly by Congress. We ensure that your application is correctly prepared and monitor the progress of your claim.

USERRA obliges employers to provide reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities incurred or aggravated in military service. Title I of the ADA prohibits discrimination based on disability in promotions, hiring, and pay and also in training, as well as other employment terms, conditions, and privileges.

Appeal

Many veterans are denied benefits, or receive an unsatisfactory disability rating when they should receive a higher rating. A veteran benefits lawyer can help you appeal to the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. The process is complicated with specific rules and procedures that must be followed and the law is always changing. An experienced lawyer will guide you through the appeals procedure, determine the type of evidence you need to present for your appeal, and assist to build a strong case.

The VA appeals process starts with the filing of a Notice of Disagreement (NOD). It is essential to state clearly in your NOD as to why you disagree with the unfavorable decision. You don't have to include all the reasons why you are not happy with the decision, only the ones that are relevant.

The NoD is filed within a year of the date of the adverse decision that you are appealing. You could be granted an extension if you need additional time to prepare your NOD.

Once the NOD is filed and you have been assigned a time for your hearing. It is important to have your attorney present at the hearing along with you. The judge will look over the evidence and then make a final decision. A good lawyer will ensure that all the required evidence is presented during your hearing. Included in this are any medical records, service records, health records that are private and C&P exams.

Disability Benefits

Veterans who suffer from a physical or mental illness that is debilitating and was caused by or worsened as a result of their military service may be eligible for disability benefits. Veterans can receive a monthly monetary payment based on their disability rating, which is a percentage that demonstrates the severity of their illness.

Our New York disability attorneys work to ensure that Veterans Disability Lawyers are able to receive all the benefits to which they have a right to. We assist veterans with filing an application, obtain the required medical records and other documents, complete required forms and track the progress of the VA on their behalf.

We can also assist with appeals of VA decisions, such as denials of benefits, disagreements with the percentage evaluation, or disagreements over the effective date of a rating. Our firm will make sure that the initial Statement of the Case is properly prepared and any additional SOCs with all the necessary details are filed if the case is brought to an appeals court.

Our lawyers can also assist veterans with disabilities resulting from service to apply for vocational rehabilitation services. This program offers training, education, and job skills for veterans to prepare them for civilian employment or to adjust to a new career when their disabilities keep them from finding meaningful work. It is also possible for disabled veterans to receive both disability benefits from the VA and Supplemental Security Income from the Social Security Administration.

Employer Accommodations

The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination towards veterans who have disabilities. This includes those who were caused or aggravated during their military service. The ADA also requires employers to offer reasonable accommodations to disabled veterans to complete their job. This includes changes to work duties or workplace changes.

Ticket to Work, a program of the Department of Labor, may be for disabled veterans interested in employment. This is a national job-placement and business-training program that assists veterans with disabilities find jobs and companies.

The Uniformed Services Employment Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) allows veterans with disabilities to choose from five different routes to gain employment. This includes reemployment with the same employer; rapid access to employment; self-employment and employment through long-term care.

Employers may ask applicants to provide any modifications to participate in the hiring process, such as longer time to complete tests or to give verbal instead of written answers. However, the ADA does not permit employers to inquire about a person's disability unless it is evident.

Employers who are concerned about discrimination against disabled veterans might think about conducting training sessions for their entire staff in order to increase awareness and understanding of veteran-related issues. In addition they can contact the Job Accommodation Network, a free service for consultation that provides specific workplace accommodations solutions and technical support on the ADA and other laws relating to disability.

Reasonable Accommodations

Many veterans with disabilities related to their military experience have difficult finding employment. To aid these veterans, the Department of Labor funds EARN, a national resource for information and job vacancies. The Office of Disability Employment Policy provides this free phone and electronic system that connects employers with disabled veterans looking for job opportunities.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) bans discrimination on basis of disability in hiring, promotions and benefits, as well as other terms and conditions of employment. The ADA also restricts the information employers can request regarding a person's medical history and prohibits harassment and reprisals in response to disability. The ADA defines disability as the condition that significantly restricts one or more major activities of daily life, such as hearing and seeing, walking, breathing. Standing, sitting at a desk, working, studying and learning, etc. The ADA excludes certain conditions that are common among veterans, such as post-traumatic disorder or tinnitus. (PTSD).

Employers must offer accommodations to disabled veterans who require them in order to perform their job. This is true unless the accommodation creates unnecessary hardship for the contractor. This could include modifying equipment, offering training, delegating tasks to other positions or facilities, veterans disability lawyers and purchasing adaptive software or hardware. For example in the event that an employee is visually impaired or blind the employer has to purchase adaptive software and equipment for computers as well as electronic visual aids, talking calculators, as well as Braille devices. If a person has limited physical dexterity, an employer must provide furniture with raised or lowered surfaces or purchase specially designed keyboards and mice.

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