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Veterans Disability Law
Veterans disability law is a broad field. We will fight to help you get the benefits you deserve.
Congress designed the VA claim process to be more accommodating for veterans. We make sure your application is well-prepared and follow your case through the process.
USERRA requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities incurred during military service or that are aggravated by military service. Title I of the ADA prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in hiring, promotions and pay as well as in training, and other terms, conditions of employment, and privileges.
Appeals
Many veterans are denied disability benefits or are given a low rating, which isn't adequate. A veteran benefits lawyer can assist you appeal to the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. The process is complex with specific rules and procedures to be adhered to and the law is constantly changing. A knowledgeable lawyer will guide you through the appeals process, identify what evidence you must submit for your appeal, and assist you build a strong claim.
The VA appeals procedure begins with a Notice of Disagreement. It is important to make clear in your NOD of the reasons you are dissatisfied with the decision. You don't have to include all the reasons you disagree with the decision, only those that are relevant.
You are able to file your NOD within one year from the date you appealed against the unfavorable ruling. You may be granted an extension if it is necessary to have additional time to prepare your NOD.
Once the NOD has been filed, you will be notified of an appointment for hearing. It is essential that your attorney attend the hearing with you. The judge will look over all evidence presented before making a decision. A competent attorney will make sure that all evidence is presented at the hearing. Included in this are medical records, service records, health records that are private and C&P tests.
Disability Benefits
Veterans who suffer from a debilitating physical or mental illness which was caused or aggravated through their military service may be eligible for disability benefits. They can receive a monthly monetary payment according to their disability rating, which is a percentage that indicates the severity of their illness.
Our New York disability lawyers work to ensure that veterans receive the full benefits they're entitled to. We help veterans file claims, get the necessary medical records as well as other documents, fill out necessary forms and keep track of the progress of the VA on their behalf.
We can also assist with appeals for any VA decision. This includes denials of VA benefits, disagreements about a percentage evaluation or disagreements over the date at which a rating is effective. If a case goes to an appeals hearing, our company will ensure that the initial Statement of the Case (SOC) is prepared properly, and that any additional SOCs are filed with all the required information needed to support every argument in an appeal.
Our lawyers can assist veterans with disabilities related to their service to apply for vocational rehabilitation services. This program is designed to provide education, training and job skills to help veterans prepare for civilian employment or to adapt to changing careers when their disabilities preclude their ability to find meaningful work. Veterans with disabilities might also be eligible to receive both VA disability benefits and 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 caused or aggravated through military service. The ADA also requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations for veterans with disabilities to perform their job. This includes changes in job duties or changes to the workplace.
Disabled veterans looking for work may want to contact the Department of Labor's Ticket to Work program. It is a nationwide job-training and placement program that helps disabled veterans to jobs and businesses.
The Uniformed Services Employment Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) allows veterans disability lawyers with disabilities to choose from five different paths to gain employment. The five options are reemployment at the same company, fast access to employment, self-employment and work through long-term services.
Employers can inquire about applicants' disabilities and whether they require any modifications for the selection process. For instance the need for longer time to complete a test or if it's acceptable to speak instead of writing their answers. But the ADA does not allow employers to inquire about the disability status of a candidate unless the disability is obvious.
Employers who are concerned about discrimination against disabled veterans might want to consider conducting training sessions for their entire employees to increase awareness and understanding of issues faced by veterans. In addition they can seek out the Job Accommodation Network, a free consulting service that provides specific workplace accommodations solutions and technical assistance on the ADA and other laws relating to disability.
Reasonable Accommodations
Many veterans with service-related disabilities find it difficult to find employment. To aid these veterans in obtaining employment, the Department of Labor funds EARN an online resource that provides information and assistance with job search. The Office of Disability Employment Policy provides this free phone and electronic system that connects employers with disabled veterans who are seeking jobs.
The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination based on disability when it comes to the hiring process, promotions or benefits. It also limits the medical information employers can request and stops harassment based on disability and retaliation. The ADA defines disability as conditions that severely limit one or more major aspects of daily living, like hearing and breathing, walking, or seeing. Standing, sitting at a desk, working, studying and learning, etc. The ADA does not cover certain conditions that are common for Veterans disability lawyer, like post-traumatic stress disorder and tinnitus. (PTSD).
If a disabled veteran needs an accommodation to perform work, an employer must accommodate it unless it will impose unreasonable hardship on the contractor's business. This could include modifying equipment, providing training, reassigning the duties to different locations or positions, and purchasing adaptive software or hardware. If an employee is blind or visually impaired, the employer must purchase adaptive hardware and software, which includes electronic visual aids and talking calculators, Braille devices and Braille displays. If an individual has limited physical strength, employers should provide furniture that has raised or lowered surfaces or purchase adapted mouses and keyboards.
Veterans disability law is a broad field. We will fight to help you get the benefits you deserve.
Congress designed the VA claim process to be more accommodating for veterans. We make sure your application is well-prepared and follow your case through the process.
USERRA requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities incurred during military service or that are aggravated by military service. Title I of the ADA prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in hiring, promotions and pay as well as in training, and other terms, conditions of employment, and privileges.
Appeals
Many veterans are denied disability benefits or are given a low rating, which isn't adequate. A veteran benefits lawyer can assist you appeal to the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. The process is complex with specific rules and procedures to be adhered to and the law is constantly changing. A knowledgeable lawyer will guide you through the appeals process, identify what evidence you must submit for your appeal, and assist you build a strong claim.
The VA appeals procedure begins with a Notice of Disagreement. It is important to make clear in your NOD of the reasons you are dissatisfied with the decision. You don't have to include all the reasons you disagree with the decision, only those that are relevant.
You are able to file your NOD within one year from the date you appealed against the unfavorable ruling. You may be granted an extension if it is necessary to have additional time to prepare your NOD.
Once the NOD has been filed, you will be notified of an appointment for hearing. It is essential that your attorney attend the hearing with you. The judge will look over all evidence presented before making a decision. A competent attorney will make sure that all evidence is presented at the hearing. Included in this are medical records, service records, health records that are private and C&P tests.
Disability Benefits
Veterans who suffer from a debilitating physical or mental illness which was caused or aggravated through their military service may be eligible for disability benefits. They can receive a monthly monetary payment according to their disability rating, which is a percentage that indicates the severity of their illness.
Our New York disability lawyers work to ensure that veterans receive the full benefits they're entitled to. We help veterans file claims, get the necessary medical records as well as other documents, fill out necessary forms and keep track of the progress of the VA on their behalf.
We can also assist with appeals for any VA decision. This includes denials of VA benefits, disagreements about a percentage evaluation or disagreements over the date at which a rating is effective. If a case goes to an appeals hearing, our company will ensure that the initial Statement of the Case (SOC) is prepared properly, and that any additional SOCs are filed with all the required information needed to support every argument in an appeal.
Our lawyers can assist veterans with disabilities related to their service to apply for vocational rehabilitation services. This program is designed to provide education, training and job skills to help veterans prepare for civilian employment or to adapt to changing careers when their disabilities preclude their ability to find meaningful work. Veterans with disabilities might also be eligible to receive both VA disability benefits and 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 caused or aggravated through military service. The ADA also requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations for veterans with disabilities to perform their job. This includes changes in job duties or changes to the workplace.
Disabled veterans looking for work may want to contact the Department of Labor's Ticket to Work program. It is a nationwide job-training and placement program that helps disabled veterans to jobs and businesses.
The Uniformed Services Employment Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) allows veterans disability lawyers with disabilities to choose from five different paths to gain employment. The five options are reemployment at the same company, fast access to employment, self-employment and work through long-term services.
Employers can inquire about applicants' disabilities and whether they require any modifications for the selection process. For instance the need for longer time to complete a test or if it's acceptable to speak instead of writing their answers. But the ADA does not allow employers to inquire about the disability status of a candidate unless the disability is obvious.
Employers who are concerned about discrimination against disabled veterans might want to consider conducting training sessions for their entire employees to increase awareness and understanding of issues faced by veterans. In addition they can seek out the Job Accommodation Network, a free consulting service that provides specific workplace accommodations solutions and technical assistance on the ADA and other laws relating to disability.
Reasonable Accommodations
Many veterans with service-related disabilities find it difficult to find employment. To aid these veterans in obtaining employment, the Department of Labor funds EARN an online resource that provides information and assistance with job search. The Office of Disability Employment Policy provides this free phone and electronic system that connects employers with disabled veterans who are seeking jobs.
The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination based on disability when it comes to the hiring process, promotions or benefits. It also limits the medical information employers can request and stops harassment based on disability and retaliation. The ADA defines disability as conditions that severely limit one or more major aspects of daily living, like hearing and breathing, walking, or seeing. Standing, sitting at a desk, working, studying and learning, etc. The ADA does not cover certain conditions that are common for Veterans disability lawyer, like post-traumatic stress disorder and tinnitus. (PTSD).
If a disabled veteran needs an accommodation to perform work, an employer must accommodate it unless it will impose unreasonable hardship on the contractor's business. This could include modifying equipment, providing training, reassigning the duties to different locations or positions, and purchasing adaptive software or hardware. If an employee is blind or visually impaired, the employer must purchase adaptive hardware and software, which includes electronic visual aids and talking calculators, Braille devices and Braille displays. If an individual has limited physical strength, employers should provide furniture that has raised or lowered surfaces or purchase adapted mouses and keyboards.