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Veterans Disability Law

Veterans disability law is a broad field. We are here to assist you in obtaining the benefits to which you are entitled.

The VA claim process was designed to be user-friendly by Congress. We make sure your application is thoroughly prepared and track your case through the process.

USERRA obliges employers to provide reasonable accommodations for employees who have disabilities that have been incurred or aggravated in military service. Title I of the ADA prohibits discrimination based on disability in promotions, hiring, and pay as well as in training, as well as other terms, conditions of employment, and rights.

Appeals

Many veterans are denied benefits or have low disability ratings when they should receive a higher rating. A veteran benefits lawyer can help you appeal to 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 can help you navigate the process, guide you determine what evidence you should submitted with your appeal, and build a strong case for your case.

The VA appeals process begins with a Notification of Disagreement. In your NOD, you are important to explain why you are not happy with the decision. You don't have to list every reason why you disagree with, but only those that are relevant.

You can file your NoD within one year of the date that you appealed the unfavorable decision. If you require longer time to prepare your NOD, an extension may be granted.

After the NOD has been submitted, you will be provided with the date for your hearing. It is crucial that your attorney be present together with you. The judge will go over the evidence and make a final decision. A good lawyer will make sure that all of the necessary evidence is exhibited during your hearing. This includes any service records, private medical records and any C&P tests.

Disability Benefits

Veterans who suffer from a crippling physical or mental disorder that was aggravated or caused by their military service may be eligible for disability benefits. These veterans may receive monthly monetary compensation 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 are able to receive all the benefits to which they are entitled. We assist veterans to file claims and collect the medical records they require, other documents, fill out required forms, and monitor the progress of the VA.

We also can assist with appeals to any VA decisions, including denials of benefits, disagreements over the percentage evaluation or disagreements regarding the effective date of an evaluation. If a case will be subject to an appeals hearing, our firm will ensure that the first Statement of the Case (SOC) is properly prepared and that the additional SOCs are filed with all the required information to support each argument in an appeal.

Our lawyers can help veterans with disabilities that are related to their service by assisting them in applying for vocational rehabilitation services. This program is designed to provide training, education and job-related abilities to prepare veterans disability lawsuits for employment in the civilian sector or to begin a new career when their disabilities prevent them from being able to pursue meaningful employment. Veterans with disabilities could also be eligible for both VA disability benefits as well as Social Security Administration Supplemental Security income.

Employer Accommodations

The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination against veterans with disabilities. This includes those who were caused or aggravated during military service. The ADA also requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations for disabled veterans perform their jobs. This includes changes to job duties or workplace modifications.

Ticket to Work, a program of the Department of Labor, may be an option for disabled veterans disability lawsuits who are interested in a job. This is a nationwide program for job placement and training that assists disabled veterans to jobs and businesses.

The Uniformed Services Employment Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) permits veterans with disabilities to select among five paths to employment. These include reemployment with same employer; quick access to employment, self-employment and employment through long-term care.

An employer may ask applicants for any modifications to participate in the selection process, like more time to take a test or permission to give oral instead of written answers. However, the ADA does not permit an employer to ask about a person's disability status unless it is apparent.

Employers who are concerned about discrimination against disabled veterans may want to consider organizing training sessions for their entire employees to increase awareness and understanding of the issues facing veterans. In addition, they can contact the Job Accommodation Network, a free consultation service that provides specific workplace accommodations solutions as well as technical assistance with the ADA and other laws related to disability.

Reasonable Accommodations

Many veterans suffering from disabilities related to their service have difficult to get a job. To help them with their job search, the Department of Labor funds EARN which is a national source for information and referrals to jobs. The Office of Disability Employment Policy is the one that 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 benefits. The ADA also limits the information employers can inquire about a person's medical background and also prohibits harassment and discrimination due to disability. The ADA defines disability as a condition that significantly limits one or more major life activities, including hearing, seeing breathing, walking, sitting, standing and working. The ADA excludes certain conditions that are common among veterans, for example post-traumatic stress disorder and tinnitus. (PTSD).

If a disabled veteran needs an accommodation to perform the job, the employer must provide it unless it will impose unreasonable hardship on the contractor's business. This includes modifying equipment, providing training, transferring the duties to different locations or positions, and acquiring adaptive hardware or software. If an employee is blind, or visually impaired, the employer must purchase adaptive hardware and software, which includes electronic visual aids, speaking calculators, Braille devices, and Braille displays. Employers must furnish furniture with elevated or lower surfaces or purchase keyboards and mice that have been specifically designed for people with physical limitations.

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