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Veterans Disability Law

The law governing veterans disability is a broad area. We are here to assist you in obtaining the benefits to which you are entitled.

Congress created the VA claim process to be a veteran-friendly one. We ensure that your application is correctly prepared and monitor the progress of your claim.

USERRA stipulates that employers must offer reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities incurred during military service or made worse by military service. Title I of the ADA prohibits discrimination on basis of disability when hiring promotions or pay, as well other conditions, rules and privileges of employment.

Appeals

Many veterans are denied benefits, or receive low disability ratings when they should receive a higher rating. A qualified veteran benefits attorney can assist you in filing an appeal with the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. The process is complex with specific rules and procedures to be adhered to, and the law changes constantly. An experienced lawyer will guide you through the appeals procedure, determine what evidence you should submit with your appeal and help to build a strong case.

The VA appeals process starts with an official Notice of Disagreement (NOD). In your NOD, you are important to provide reasons your reasons for disagreeing with the decision. You don't need to list all the reasons you do not agree with the decision, just those that are relevant.

You are able to file your NOD within one year from the date that you appealed the unfavorable decision. If you need more time to prepare your NOD, an extension could be granted.

After the NOD has been filed, you will be notified of a date for hearing. It is essential that your attorney present at the hearing along with you. The judge will look over your evidence and then make a final decision. A competent lawyer will ensure that all necessary evidence is presented during your hearing. Included in this are medical records, service medical records, private health records and C&P examinations.

Disability Benefits

Veterans who suffer from a disabling physical or mental illness which was caused or aggravated through their military service could qualify for disability benefits. They can receive monthly monetary compensation based on their disability rating, which is a percentage which indicates the severity of their condition.

Our New York disability attorneys work to ensure that veterans are able to receive all the benefits to which they have a right to. We assist veterans disability law firms in filing an application and obtain the medical records they require along with other documents as well as fill out the required forms, and track the progress of the VA.

We also can assist with appeals of any VA decision, including denials of benefits, disagreements with a percentage evaluation or disputes regarding the effective date of an evaluation. Our firm will make sure that the initial Statement of the Case is well-prepared and that any additional SOCs that contain all the relevant details are filed if the case is brought to an appeals court.

Our lawyers can also assist veterans with service-connected disabilities to apply for vocational rehabilitation services. This program provides education, training, and job skills for veterans to help them prepare for civilian work or be able to adjust to a different profession when their disabilities keep them from working in a meaningful way. Veterans with disabilities may be eligible to receive both VA disability benefits and Social Security Administration Supplemental Security income.

Employer Accommodations

The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination towards veterans who have disabilities. This includes those who were caused or worsened by military service. The ADA also requires employers to make reasonable accommodations for veterans disability lawyer with disabilities do their job. This could include changes to job duties and workplace adjustments.

Ticket to Work, a program of the Department of Labor, may be an option for disabled veterans looking to find work. This is a nation-wide job-training and placement program that helps disabled veterans to jobs and businesses.

Veterans with disabilities who are separated from the military could follow one of five pathways for employment under Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). The five options include reemployment at the same company, fast access to employment, self-employment and employment through long-term service.

Employers may ask applicants to provide any modifications to participate in the hiring process, such as more time to sit for an exam or the ability to give verbal instead of written answers. However, the ADA does not permit an employer to ask about a person's disability unless the disability is obvious.

Employers who are concerned about discrimination against disabled veterans may consider organizing training sessions for their entire staff in order to increase awareness and understanding of veteran issues. They should also contact Job Accommodation Network for free consultations and technical assistance on the ADA, and other disability laws.

Reasonable Accommodations

Many veterans who have disabilities related to service struggle to obtain employment. To assist these veterans, the Department of Labor supports a national job referral and information resource called EARN. The Office of Disability Employment Policy funds this free phone and electronic system that connects employers with disabled veterans looking for jobs.

The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination based upon disability in hiring, promotions and other benefits. It also limits the information about medical conditions that employers can request and prevents disability-based harassment and retaliation. The ADA defines disability as a condition that restricts one or more of the important life activities, including hearing, seeing breathing, walking, standing, sitting, learning, and working. The ADA excludes certain conditions that are common to veterans disability lawsuit, such as tinnitus or post-traumatic disorder (PTSD).

If a disabled veteran needs an accommodation to do the job, the employer must accommodate it unless it will impose unreasonable hardship on the contractor's business. This could include modifying equipment, providing training, delegating the duties to different jobs or facilities, and purchasing adaptive software or hardware. If an employee is blind or visually impaired, the employer should purchase adaptive hardware and software, such as electronic visual aids, talk calculators, Braille devices and Braille displays. Employers must offer furniture with raised or lower surfaces, or purchase keyboards and mice that are adapted for people who have restricted physical dexterity.

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