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Veterans Disability Law

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

Congress created the VA claim process to be more accommodating for veterans. We will ensure that your claim is correctly prepared and monitor the progress of your case.

USERRA obliges employers to offer reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities incurred during military service or that are aggravated by military service. Title I of the ADA prohibits discrimination on basis of disability when hiring, promotions, pay, training and other conditions, terms and privileges of employment.

Appeal

Many veterans are denied benefits, or receive low disability ratings when it should be higher. A qualified veteran benefits lawyer can assist you in filing an 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 constantly changing. A knowledgeable lawyer can guide you through the process, help determine what evidence you should included in your appeal and build a strong case for your case.

The VA appeals procedure starts with a Notice of Disagreement. In your NOD, you are important to explain why you are not happy with the decision. You don't need to list all the reasons you do not agree with the decision. Just those that are relevant.

Your NOD can be submitted within one year of the date of the adverse decision you want to appeal. You may be granted an extension if you need additional time to prepare your NOD.

Once the NOD is filed after which you will be assigned a time for your hearing. It is recommended that you bring your attorney to the hearing. The judge will go over your evidence and make a decision. A good lawyer will make sure that all the required evidence is provided during your hearing. This includes all service records, medical records and any C&P tests.

Disability Benefits

Veterans who suffer from a crippling physical or mental disorder that was caused or worsened by their military service may qualify for disability benefits. They can receive a monthly monetary payment based on their disability rating which is a percentage that indicates the severity of their illness.

Our New York disability lawyers work to ensure that veterans get all benefits to which they're entitled. We help veterans to file an application and obtain the medical records they require along with other documents and fill out the required forms, and track the progress of the VA.

We can also help with appeals of any VA decisions. This includes denials of VA benefits, disagreements regarding the percentage of an evaluation, or disputes about the effective date of rating. Our firm will ensure that the initial Statement of the Case is correctly prepared and that any additional SOCs with all the necessary information are filed when the case is referred to an appeals court.

Our lawyers can also assist veterans with disabilities that are connected to service apply for vocational rehabilitation services. This program is designed to provide education, training and job-related skills to prepare veterans for civilian work or to begin changing careers when their disabilities hinder their ability to find meaningful work. Veterans with disabilities may also be eligible for both VA disability benefits and Social Security Administration Supplemental Security income.

Employer Accommodations

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination against veterans disability attorneys who have disabilities, which includes those incurred in or aggravated by military service. The ADA also requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to assist veterans disability law firms with disabilities perform their job. This could include changes in job duties or modifications to work environments.

Ticket to Work, a program of the Department of Labor, may be beneficial to disabled veterans who are interested in a job. This is a national job-placement and business-training program that assists disabled veterans find employment and businesses.

Veterans with disabilities who have been removed from the military can follow one of five routes to find employment under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). This includes reemployment with same employer; quick access to employment; self-employment and employment through long-term care.

Employers can ask applicants whether they require any accommodations during the selection process. For example the need for more time to complete a test or if it's okay to speak instead of write their answers. The ADA doesn't allow employers to inquire about a disability unless it's evident.

Employers who are concerned about discrimination against disabled veterans may want to consider having training sessions for their entire staff in order to increase awareness and understanding of the issues facing veterans. In addition, they can reach out to the Job Accommodation Network, a free service for consultation that provides individual workplace accommodations and technical assistance on the ADA and other laws relating to disability.

Reasonable Accommodations

Many veterans with disabilities that are related to their service experience difficult to find employment. To assist them to find work, the Department of Labor supports a national job referral and information resource known as EARN. The program is supported by the Office of Disability Employment Policy which provides a free telephone service and electronic information system that connects employers with disabled veterans in search of jobs.

The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination based upon disability in hiring, promotions and other benefits. The ADA also restricts the information employers are able to request regarding a person's medical history and prevents harassment and reprisals based on disability. The ADA defines disability as a condition that significantly hinders one or more essential life activities, including hearing, seeing breathing, walking, standing, sitting, learning and working. The ADA excludes certain conditions that are common among veterans, like tinnitus or post-traumatic disorder (PTSD).

If a disabled veteran needs an accommodation in order to complete work, an employer must accommodate it unless it will impose unreasonable hardship on the contractor's business. This could include modifying equipment, offering training, reassigning tasks to other jobs or facilities, and acquiring adaptive hardware or software. For instance the case of an employee who is blind or visually impaired employers must purchase adaptive software and equipment for computers electronic visual aids, Braille and talking calculators devices. Employers should provide furniture with higher or lower surfaces or purchase keyboards and mice specially designed for those with physical limitations.

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