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Veterans Disability Law

Veterans disability law covers a wide range of issues. We will do our best to help you get the benefits you deserve.

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

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

Appeals

Many veterans are denied benefits, or receive an inadequate disability rating, when they should receive a higher rating. A qualified veteran benefits lawyer can help you file 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 is constantly changing. An experienced lawyer will guide you through the appeals procedure, determine the evidence you need to submit with your appeal and help to build a strong case.

The VA appeals procedure starts with a Notice of Disagreement. In your NOD, it is crucial to state your reasons for disagreeing with the decision. It is not necessary to list every reason why you disagree with, but only those that are pertinent.

Your NOD can be filed within one year from the date of the unfavorable decision you are appealing. You could be granted an extension if you require additional time to prepare your NOD.

Once the NOD is filed, you will be given a date for your hearing. It is crucial that your attorney attend this hearing along with you. The judge will look over all of your evidence before making a final decision. A good attorney will make sure that all the proper evidence is presented at your hearing. Included in this are medical records, service records, private health records and C&P examinations.

Disability Benefits

Veterans suffering from a debilitating physical or mental condition which was caused or aggravated through their military service could be eligible for disability benefits. Veterans can receive a monthly monetary payment dependent on their disability score, which is a percentage that demonstrates the severity of their condition.

Our New York disability attorneys work to ensure that veterans receive all the benefits to which they are entitled. We assist veterans in filing a claim, obtain necessary medical records and other documents, complete necessary forms and keep track of the progress of the VA on their behalf.

We can also assist with appeals to any VA decision, including denials of benefits, disagreements over the percentage evaluation or disagreements over the effective date of an evaluation. If a case is scheduled for an appeals hearing, our firm will ensure that the initial Statement of the Case (SOC) is prepared correctly, and that additional SOCs are filled out with all of the required information to back each argument in a claim.

Our lawyers can also help veterans with disabilities resulting from service to apply for vocational rehabilitation services. This program offers training, education and job-related skills for veterans to prepare them for civilian work or adapt to a new profession when their disabilities keep them from finding work that is meaningful. Veterans with disabilities might also be eligible for both VA disability benefits as well as Social Security Administration Supplemental Security income.

Employer Accommodations

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination against veterans with disabilities, which includes those that may have been incurred in or aggravated by military service. The ADA also requires employers to make reasonable accommodations to assist disabled veterans perform their job. This includes adjustments to work duties or changes to the workplace.

Ticket to Work, a program of the Department of Labor, may be of interest to disabled veterans who are interested in a job. This is a national program for job placement and business education program that helps disabled veterans find work and companies.

Veterans with disabilities who are leaving from the military can choose one of five paths to find employment under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). The five options are reemployment at the same employer, speedy access to employment, self-employment and employment through long-term service.

Employers may ask applicants if they require any accommodations in the selection process. For instance that they require more time to complete the test or if they feel it's acceptable to speak instead of write their answers. But the ADA does not allow an employer to inquire about a person's disability unless the disability is obvious.

Employers that are concerned about possible discrimination against disabled veterans should consider organizing training sessions for all employees to raise awareness and better understand veteran issues. In addition, they can contact the Job Accommodation Network, a free consulting service that provides customized workplace accommodations and technical support on the ADA and other disability-related laws.

Reasonable Accommodations

Many veterans with disabilities resulting from service are unable to find work. To assist these veterans with their job search, the Department of Labor funds EARN the nation's most trusted resource for information and job vacancies. The Office of Disability Employment Policy is the one that funds this free phone and electronic system that connects employers with disabled veterans who are seeking job opportunities.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination on the basis of a disability in hiring, promotions, benefits, or other terms and conditions of employment. It also restricts the medical information employers may request and prohibits harassment based on disability and retaliation. The ADA defines disability as a condition that hinders one or more major life activities, including hearing, seeing breathing, walking, standing, sitting, learning, and working. The ADA excludes certain ailments that are common in veterans disability lawyer, including tinnitus and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Employers must provide accommodations to disabled veterans who need them in order to perform their job. This is true unless the accommodation creates unnecessary hardship to the contractor. This could include modifying equipment, offering training, transferring tasks to other jobs or facilities, and buying adaptive hardware or software. For example the case of an employee who is visually impaired or blind employers must purchase adaptive software and equipment for computers, electronic visual aids and Braille and talking calculators devices. Employers must provide furniture with higher or lower surfaces or buy keyboards and mice made for those with limited physical dexterity.

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