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Veterans Disability Law

The law governing veterans disability is a broad area. We will do our best to get you the benefits you are entitled to.

Congress designed 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 claim.

USERRA stipulates that employers must provide reasonable accommodations for employees who have disabilities that are a result of military service or that are aggravated by military service. Title I of the ADA prohibits discrimination on basis of disability when hiring promotions or pay, as well as training, and other conditions, terms and benefits of employment.

Appeals

Many veterans are denied benefits or get an inadequate disability rating, when they should receive a higher rating. A lawyer for veterans benefits can help you appeal to the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. The process is complicated, with specific rules and procedures to be adhered to and the law is ever-changing. A skilled lawyer can guide you through the process, help determine what evidence you should included in your appeal and help you build a strong argument for your case.

The VA appeals procedure begins with a Notice of Disagreement. It is essential to be clear in your NOD on the reason you are dissatisfied with the decision. You don't have to list all the reasons you do not agree with the decision, just the ones that are relevant.

You are able to file your NOD within one year from the date that you appealed the unfavorable decision. If you need more time to prepare your NOD, an extension could be granted.

After the NOD has been filed and the NOD is filed, you will be assigned a time for your hearing. It is crucial that your attorney attend this hearing together with you. The judge will look over your evidence prior to making a decision. A good 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 exams.

Disability Benefits

Veterans who suffer from a physical or mental illness that is debilitating and was caused or worsened due to their military service could be eligible for disability benefits. They can receive a monthly monetary payment according to their disability rating which is a percentage which indicates the severity of their problem.

Our New York disability attorneys work to ensure that veterans get all the benefits to which they are entitled. We assist veterans to file an application, obtain the required medical records and other documents, complete required forms and track the progress of the VA on their behalf.

We can also assist with appeals of VA decision, including denials of benefits, disagreements regarding the percentage evaluation, or disagreements about the date of effective of the rating. If a case is sent to an appeals hearing, our firm will ensure that the first Statement of the Case (SOC) is prepared correctly, and that additional SOCs are submitted with all the necessary information to back each argument in an appeal.

Our lawyers can assist veterans with disabilities related to their service to apply for vocational rehabilitation services. This program provides training, education, and job skills for veterans to prepare them for civilian employment or adjust to a new career when their disabilities prevent them from obtaining meaningful employment. It is also possible for disabled veterans to receive both disability benefits from the VA and Supplemental Security Income from the Social Security Administration.

Accommodation for Employers

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 provide reasonable accommodations for veterans with disabilities to perform their job. This includes modifications to job duties and firm modifications to work environments.

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

The Uniformed Services Employment Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) permits disabled veterans to choose among five paths to a job. These include reemployment with the same employer, rapid access to employment; self-employment; and employment through long-term services.

Employers may ask applicants whether they require any accommodations in the hiring process, including more time to sit for tests or permission to provide oral rather than written answers. The ADA does not permit employers to inquire about disabilities unless they are obvious.

Employers who are concerned about discrimination against disabled veterans may be interested in organizing training sessions for all of their staff in order to increase awareness and understanding of the issues facing veterans. Additionally they can contact the Job Accommodation Network, a free service for consultation that provides specific workplace accommodations solutions and technical support on the ADA and other disability-related laws.

Reasonable Accommodations

Many veterans with disabilities related to their military experience have difficult to find employment. To help them, the Department of Labor supports a national job referral and information resource known as EARN. The Office of Disability Employment Policy funds this free phone and electronic system to connect employers with disabled veterans who are seeking employment.

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 regarding a person's medical background and also prohibits harassment and revenge due to disability. The ADA defines disability as a condition which significantly limits one or more major life activities, like hearing, seeing breathing, walking, standing, sitting, learning and working. The ADA excludes certain conditions that are common for veterans, like the tinnitus condition and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

If a disabled veteran requires an accommodation to do the job, the employer must provide it, unless it causes undue hardship on the contractor's business. This includes altering equipment, offering training, shifting tasks to other jobs or facilities, and purchasing adaptive software or hardware. For instance when an employee is visually impaired or blind the employer has to purchase adaptive software and equipment for computers electronic visual aids, talking calculators, as well as Braille devices. Employers must offer furniture with higher or lower surfaces or purchase keyboards and mouse that are specially designed for those with limited physical strength.