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Veterans Disability Lawyer Disability Law

Veterans disability law is a broad area. We will work to help you get the benefits you have earned.

Congress designed the VA claim procedure to be supportive of veterans disability lawsuit. We will ensure that your claim is properly prepared and we track your case through the process.

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

Appeals

Many veterans are denied benefits, or receive 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 always changing. A knowledgeable lawyer can help you navigate the process, help identify what evidence should be included in your appeal and develop a convincing argument for your case.

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

You are able to file your NOD within one year of the date that you appealed the unfavorable ruling. You may be granted an extension if you require additional time to prepare your NOD.

After the NOD is filed, you will be notified of an appointment for hearing. It is important to have your attorney attend this hearing together with you. The judge will review all evidence presented before making a decision. A good attorney will make sure that all evidence is presented at your hearing. This includes all service records, medical records and C&P tests.

Disability Benefits

Veterans who suffer from a physical or mental health issue that is incapacitating and was caused or aggravated by their military service could be eligible for disability benefits. These veterans may receive monthly monetary payments dependent on the severity of their disability rating.

Our New York disability lawyers work to ensure that veterans receive the full benefits they're entitled to. We assist veterans in filing claims, get the necessary medical records and other documentation, fill out necessary forms and keep track of the VA's progress on their behalf.

We also can assist in appeals of any VA decision, including denials of benefits, disagreements on an evaluation percentage or disputes regarding 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 properly prepared and that further SOCs are prepared with all the necessary details to support each argument in an appeal.

Our lawyers can assist veterans with disabilities related to their military service when applying for vocational rehabilitation services. This program is designed to provide education, training and job skills to prepare veterans for civilian work, or to adjust to the new job market if their disabilities preclude their ability to find a job that is meaningful. It is also possible for disabled veterans to receive both disability benefits from the VA and Supplemental Security Income from the Social Security Administration.

Employer Accommodations

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

Disabled veterans looking for work may want to inquire with the Department of Labor's Ticket to Work program. This is a nationwide job-placement and business-training program that assists disabled veterans find jobs and businesses.

Veterans with disabilities who are separating from the military could follow one of five pathways to gain employment under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). The five options include reemployment with the same employer, quick access to employment, self-employment and the possibility of employment through long-term service.

Employers can ask applicants whether they require any modifications for the hiring process. For example if they require more time to finish a test or if it is okay to speak instead of write their answers. But the ADA does not permit an employer to inquire about the disability status of a candidate unless it is apparent.

Employers who are concerned about discrimination against disabled veterans should consider having training sessions available to all employees to increase awareness and improve understanding of veteran issues. They can also reach out to Job Accommodation Network for free advice and consultation on the ADA and other disability laws.

Reasonable Accommodations

Many veterans with disabilities resulting from service are unable to obtain employment. To help these veterans in obtaining employment, the Department of Labor funds EARN, a national resource for job referrals and information. 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 looking for jobs.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination on the basis of a disability when it comes to hiring, promotions and benefits, as well as other terms and conditions of employment. It also restricts the medical information that employers can request and prohibits harassment based on disability and retaliation. The ADA defines disability in terms of an illness that severely limits one or more essential activities of daily living, including hearing and breathing, walking, and seeing. Standing, sitting and working, as well as learning and so on. The ADA excludes certain ailments that are common among veterans, such as post-traumatic stress disorder and tinnitus. (PTSD).

If a disabled veteran needs an accommodation to perform work, the employer must accommodate it unless it causes undue hardship on the contractor's business. This includes modifying equipment, providing training, transferring the duties to different jobs or facilities, and purchasing adaptive software or hardware. If an employee is blind, or visually impaired, the employer must purchase adaptive hardware and software, such as electronic visual aids, talking calculators, Braille devices, and Braille displays. If a person is unable to exercise physical dexterity, an employer should provide furniture that has raised or lowered surfaces, or purchase specially designed keyboards and mice.

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