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Veterans Disability Law

Veterans disability law covers a variety of issues. We will do our best to help you get the benefits you are entitled to.

The VA claim process was developed to be user-friendly by Congress. We make sure that your application is completed and tracked your case through the process.

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

Appeals

Many veterans are denied benefits or receive an inadequate disability rating, when they should receive a higher rating. A qualified veteran benefits attorney can help you file an appeal with the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. The process can be complicated, with a myriad of rules and procedures to follow, and the laws are constantly changing. An experienced lawyer will guide you through the appeals process, advise you on what evidence you must submit with your appeal and help you build a strong claim.

The VA appeals process begins with a Notice of Disagreement. It is essential to state clearly in your NOD on the reason you do not agree with the decision. It is not necessary to list all the reasons why you are not happy with the decision, just those that are relevant.

You are able to file your NOD within one year of when you appealed an unfavorable ruling. If you need more time to prepare your NOD, an extension could be granted.

After the NOD is filed, you will be notified of a date for hearing. You should bring your attorney to the hearing. The judge will review the evidence you have presented before making a decision. A competent attorney will make sure that all evidence is presented during your hearing. Included in this are any service records, private health records and C&P examinations.

Disability Benefits

Veterans suffering from a physical or mental illness that is limiting and was triggered or worsened due to their military service could be eligible for disability benefits. These veterans could receive a monthly monetary payment according to the severity of their disability rating.

Our New York disability lawyers work to ensure that veterans receive the full benefits to which they're entitled. We help veterans file claims, obtain required medical records as well as other documents, fill out necessary forms and monitor the VA's progress on their behalf.

We can also assist in appeals of any VA decision. This includes denials of VA benefits, disagreements on the percentage evaluation or disagreements over the date of rating that is effective. Our firm will ensure that the initial Statement of the Case is properly prepared and that any additional SOCs filled with all necessary information are filed when the case is referred to an appeals court.

Our lawyers can also assist veterans disability lawsuits with service-connected disabilities to apply for vocational rehabilitation services. This program is designed to provide education, training and job-related abilities to prepare veterans for employment in the civilian sector or to adapt to the new job market if their disabilities prevent them from being able to find a job that is meaningful. 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 (ADA) prohibits discrimination against veterans who have disabilities, which includes those that may have been incurred in or aggravated by military service. The ADA also requires that employers provide reasonable accommodations for Veterans Disability disabled veterans to do their duties. This includes modifications to work duties or workplace adjustments.

Disabled veterans interested in a job may want to contact the Department of Labor's Ticket to Work program. This is a national training and job placement program that helps connect veterans with disabilities to jobs and businesses.

The Uniformed Services Employment Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) permits disabled veterans to select from five different routes to work. These include reemployment with same employer; rapid access to employment; self-employment; and employment through long-term services.

Employers can inquire if they require any accommodations in the hiring process, for example, extra time to take an exam or the ability to provide verbal answers instead of written answers. But the ADA does not permit employers to inquire about a person's disability status unless it is evident.

Employers who are concerned about discriminatory practices against disabled veterans should think about conducting training sessions for all employees to raise awareness and enhance understanding of veteran concerns. In addition they can seek out the Job Accommodation Network, a free consultation service that offers specific workplace accommodations solutions and technical support on the ADA and other laws related to disability.

Reasonable Accommodations

Many veterans who have disabilities caused by service have difficulty to obtain employment. To help them to find work, the Department of Labor supports a national job resourcing and information resource called EARN. The Office of Disability Employment Policy offers this free telephone and electronic system to connect employers with disabled veterans looking for jobs.

The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination based on disability in hiring, promotions and benefits. The ADA also restricts the information employers can ask about a person's health history and prohibits harassment and retaliation due to disability. The ADA defines disability as a condition that significantly limits one or more essential activities of daily living, including hearing and breathing, walking, or seeing. Sitting, standing and working, as well as learning and so on. The ADA excludes certain conditions that are common among veterans, such as tinnitus or post-traumatic disorder (PTSD).

If a disabled veteran requires accommodations to complete a job, an employer must provide it, unless it creates a hardship on the contractor's business. This can include changing equipment, offering 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 must purchase adaptive hardware and software, including electronic visual aids, talk calculators, Braille devices and Braille displays. Employers must offer furniture with elevated or lower surfaces or buy keyboards and mice specially designed for those with limited physical strength.

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