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Veterans Disability Law

Veterans disability law is a broad area. We will work to get you the benefits you are entitled to.

Congress created the VA claim procedure to be supportive of veterans. We will ensure that your claim is thoroughly prepared and track your case through the process.

USERRA requires that employers offer reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities incurred during military service, or aggravated by military service. Title I of the ADA prohibits discrimination against disabled people in hiring, promotions, and pay as well as in training, as well as other terms, conditions of employment, and rights.

Appeals

Many veterans are denied benefits or firm receive an inadequate disability rating, when they should receive a higher rating. An experienced veteran benefits attorney can help you file an appeal with the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. The process is complex, with many rules and regulations to follow, and laws are constantly changing. An experienced lawyer will guide you through the appeals process, advise you on the evidence you need to submit to support your appeal and assist you create a compelling argument.

The VA appeals process begins with a Notice to Disagreement. In your NOD, you are important to explain why you disagree with the decision. It is not necessary to list every reason you don't agree with the decision, but only those that are relevant.

You are able to file your NOD within one year from the date you appealed against the unfavorable ruling. You may be granted an extension if you need additional time to prepare your NOD.

After the NOD has been filed and you have been given a date for your hearing. You should bring your attorney to the hearing. The judge will review the evidence you have presented before making a decision. A competent lawyer will ensure that all of the necessary evidence is exhibited during your hearing. Included in this are any service records, private health records and C&P tests.

Disability Benefits

Veterans who suffer from a physical or mental illness that is debilitating and is the result of or worsened by their military service, could be qualified for disability benefits. They can receive a monthly monetary payment dependent on their disability score, which is a percentage that shows the severity of their condition.

Our New York disability attorneys work to ensure that veterans disability law firms are able to receive all the benefits to which they have a right to. We help veterans to file an application and obtain the medical records they require, other documents, fill out required forms, and track the VA’s progress.

We also can assist in appeals of any VA decisions, such as denials of benefits, disagreements on the percentage evaluation, or disagreements regarding the effective date for an evaluation. If a case is scheduled for an appeals hearing, our firm will ensure that the first Statement of the Case (SOC) is properly prepared and that additional SOCs are filled out with all of the required details to support every argument in the claim.

Our lawyers can also help veterans with disabilities related to service apply for vocational rehabilitation services. This program provides education, training and job-related skills for veterans to help them prepare for civilian employment or to learn to adapt to a new job when their disabilities prevent them from finding work 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 prohibits discrimination against veterans with disabilities. This includes those who were caused or worsened by military service. The ADA also requires that employers offer reasonable accommodations to disabled veterans to perform their job. This includes changes in the work environment or job duties.

Ticket to Work, a program of the Department of Labor, may be beneficial to disabled veterans looking to find work. It is a nationwide training and job placement program that helps connect veterans with disabilities to jobs and businesses.

Veterans with disabilities who have been removed from the military could follow one of five paths to employment under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). The five options are reemployment at the same employer, rapid access to employment, self-employment, and work through long-term services.

An employer can ask applicants for any special accommodations to participate in the hiring process, for example, more time to sit for tests or to give verbal instead of written answers. The ADA does not allow employers to inquire about the existence of a disability, unless it is obvious.

Employers that are concerned about possible discrimination against disabled veterans disability lawyers must consider organizing training sessions for all employees to raise awareness and enhance understanding of veteran issues. They may also contact Job Accommodation Network for free consultations and technical assistance regarding the ADA and other disability laws.

Reasonable Accommodations

Many veterans with disabilities caused by service have difficulty to obtain employment. To help them in obtaining employment, the Department of Labor funds EARN an online resource that provides information and referrals to jobs. The Office of Disability Employment Policy is the one that funds this free phone and electronic system to connect employers to disabled veterans seeking jobs.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination on basis of a disability when it comes to hiring, promotions, benefits, or other terms and conditions of employment. The ADA also limits the information employers may request about a person's medical background and also prohibits harassment and reprisals based on disability. The ADA defines disability as a condition that significantly restricts one or more of the major life activities, such as hearing, sight breathing, walking, sitting, standing, and working. The ADA does not cover certain conditions that are common in veterans, including hearing loss and post-traumatic stress disorders (PTSD).

Employers must make accommodations for disabled veterans who require them to do their job. This is the case unless the accommodation would cause undue hardship to the contractor. This could include modifying equipment, offering training, shifting duties to other jobs or facilities, as well as acquiring adaptive hardware or software. If an employee is blind or visually impaired, the employer has to purchase adaptive hardware and software, including electronic visual aids, talk calculators, Braille devices, and Braille displays. Employers must furnish furniture with elevated or lower surfaces or purchase keyboards and mice that have been specially designed for firm those with physical limitations.

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