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Veterans Disability Law

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

The VA claim process was developed to be user-friendly by Congress. We ensure that your application is properly prepared and track the progress of your case.

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

Appeals

Many veterans are denied benefits or receive an unsatisfactory disability rating when it should be higher. A veteran benefits lawyer can assist you appeal to the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. The process is complicated, with specific rules and procedures that must be adhered to, and the law is constantly changing. A knowledgeable lawyer will guide you through the appeals process, help you determine the evidence you need to submit with your appeal and help to build a strong case.

The VA appeals process begins with an official Notice of Disagreement (NOD). In your NOD, you are important to explain why you are not happy with the decision. It is not necessary to list every reason you disagree, but only those that are pertinent.

The NOD must be filed within one year of the date of the adverse decision you are appealing. You could be granted an extension if you need additional time to prepare your NOD.

After the NOD has been filed and you have been assigned a time for your hearing. You must bring your attorney to the hearing. The judge will look over the evidence and make a final decision. A competent lawyer will ensure that all necessary evidence is provided during your hearing. Included in this are any service records, private health records and C&P exams.

Disability Benefits

Veterans suffering from a mental or physical illness that is debilitating and is the result of or worsened as a result of their military service, may be eligible for disability benefits. These veterans disability law firm could receive monthly monetary payments dependent on the severity of their disability rating.

Our New York disability lawyers work to ensure that veterans receive all benefits they're entitled to. We assist veterans to file an application and get the necessary medical records and other documents and fill out the required forms, and monitor the VA’s progress.

We can also help with appeals for any VA decisions. This includes denials of VA benefits, disagreements regarding a percentage evaluation, or disputes about the date of effective rating. If a case will be subject to an appeals hearing, our firm will ensure that the first Statement of the Case (SOC) is prepared properly, and that any additional SOCs are filled out with all of the required information to back each argument in a claim.

Our lawyers can assist veterans suffering from disabilities resulting from their military service when applying for vocational rehabilitation services. This program offers training, education and job-related skills for veterans to prepare them for civilian employment or adjust to a new career when their disabilities prevent them from working in a meaningful way. Veterans with disabilities may be eligible to receive 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 that employers offer reasonable accommodations to disabled veterans to do their job. This includes changes in job duties or workplace modifications.

Ticket to Work, a program of the Department of Labor, may be an option for disabled veterans interested in finding work. This is a national program for job placement and training which assists veterans with disabilities to jobs and businesses.

The Uniformed Services Employment Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) allows veterans with disabilities to choose among five paths to work. The five options are reemployment at the same company, fast access to employment, self-employment, and employment through long-term military service.

Employers may ask applicants if they require any special accommodations to participate in the hiring process, including longer time to complete tests or to provide oral rather than written answers. The ADA doesn't allow employers to ask about the existence of a disability, unless it is evident.

Employers who are concerned about discriminatory practices against disabled veterans must consider organizing training sessions for all employees to increase awareness and better understand veteran issues. In addition they can reach out to the Job Accommodation Network, a free service for consultation that provides customized workplace accommodations and technical assistance on the ADA and other laws related to disability.

Reasonable Accommodations

Many veterans with service-related disabilities find it difficult to find work. To help these veterans to find work, the Department of Labor supports a national job referral and information resource known as EARN. The Office of Disability Employment Policy offers this free telephone and electronic system that connects employers with disabled veterans disability lawyer seeking work.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) bans discrimination on basis of a disability when it comes to hiring, promotions or benefits, as well as other terms and conditions of employment. The ADA also restricts the information employers can inquire about a person's medical background and also prohibits harassment and retaliation because of disability. The ADA defines disability as a condition which significantly restricts one or more of the important life activities, including hearing, seeing, walking, breathing, standing, sitting, learning, and working. The ADA excludes certain conditions that are common among veterans, including tinnitus or post-traumatic disorder (PTSD).

Employers must provide accommodations to disabled veterans who need them to do their job. This is the case unless the accommodation creates unnecessary hardship for the contractor. This can include changing equipment, providing training, delegating duties to other jobs or facilities, and acquiring adaptive hardware or software. For example in the event that an employee is visually impaired or blind the employer has to purchase adaptive software and equipment for computers as well as electronic visual aids, talking calculators, and Braille devices. If a person has limited physical dexterity, a company should provide furniture that has raised or lowered surfaces, or purchase adapted keyboards and mouses.

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