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Veterans Disability Law
Veterans disability law covers a variety of issues. We will work to help you get the benefits you have earned.
The VA claim process was designed to be easy to use by Congress. We will ensure that your claim is properly prepared and track the progress of your claim.
USERRA obliges employers to provide reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities incurred or aggravated during military service. Title I of the ADA prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in the hiring process, promotions and pay and also in training, as well as other employment terms, conditions, and privileges.
Appeals
Many veterans are denied benefits or have an unsatisfactory disability rating when they should receive a higher rating. A veteran benefits lawyer can assist you appeal to the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. The process is complex with many rules and procedures to follow, and laws are constantly changing. A skilled lawyer can guide you through the process, help determine the right evidence to be included in your appeal, and create a compelling case for your case.
The VA appeals process begins with a Notice of Disagreement (NOD). In your NOD, it is important to describe your reasons for disagreeing with the decision. You don't need to list all the reasons you disagree with the decision, only those that are relevant.
The NoD is filed within a year of the date of the unfavorable decision you are appealing. You may be granted an extension if you need additional time to prepare your NOD.
After the NOD is submitted, you will be provided with the date for your hearing. You must bring your attorney to this hearing. The judge will look over the evidence you have presented before making a decision. A competent attorney will make sure that all of the required evidence is presented at your hearing. This includes all service records, medical records and any C&P exams.
Disability Benefits
Veterans suffering from a disabling physical or mental illness which was caused or aggravated through their military service may qualify for disability benefits. Veterans may receive a monthly monetary payment based on the degree of their disability.
Our New York disability attorneys work to ensure that veterans receive all the benefits to which they are entitled. We help veterans file claims, get the necessary medical records as well as other documents, fill out necessary forms and keep track of the VA's progress on their behalf.
We can also assist in appeals of any VA decisions, including denials of benefits, disagreements over an evaluation percentage or disputes over the effective date of a 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 correctly, and that additional SOCs are submitted with all the necessary information to back every argument in a claim.
Our lawyers can assist veterans with disabilities arising from their military service when applying for vocational rehabilitation services. This program provides education, training and job-related skills for veterans to prepare them for civilian jobs or to adjust to a new career when their disabilities keep them from finding work 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.
Accommodation for Employers
The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination towards veterans who have disabilities. This includes those who were caused or aggravated during their military service. The ADA also requires that employers offer reasonable accommodations to disabled Veterans disability lawyers to complete their job. This could include changes in job duties or workplace modifications.
Veterans with disabilities who are interested in employment may want to contact the Department of Labor's Ticket to Work program. This is a national job-training and placement program that helps disabled veterans to jobs and businesses.
The Uniformed Services Employment Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) allows disabled veterans to choose between five different paths to a job. These include reemployment with the same employer; quick access to employment; self-employment and work through long-term service.
Employers may ask applicants for any accommodations in the selection process, like more time to sit for an exam or the ability to provide verbal answers instead of written answers. The ADA does not permit employers to ask about a disability unless it's evident.
Employers who are concerned about discrimination against disabled veterans disability lawyers may want to consider having training sessions for their entire staff to increase awareness and understanding of the issues facing veterans. Additionally they can contact the Job Accommodation Network, a free consultation service that offers individualized workplace accommodations solutions and technical support on the ADA and other laws related to disability.
Reasonable Accommodations
Many veterans suffering from disabilities related to their military experience have difficult to find work. To assist these veterans to find work, the Department of Labor funds EARN, a national resource for information and referrals to jobs. The Office of Disability Employment Policy provides this free phone and electronic system to connect employers with disabled veterans seeking jobs.
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in hiring, promotions and benefits, as well as other terms and conditions of employment. It also limits the medical information employers may request and prevents disability-based harassment and retaliation. The ADA defines disability in terms of a condition that significantly limits one or more major aspects of daily living, like hearing and breathing, walking, or seeing. Standing, sitting or working, learning, etc. The ADA excludes some conditions that are common for veterans disability law firm, like tinnitus and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Employers must offer accommodations to disabled veterans who need them to complete their duties. This is the case unless the accommodation creates unnecessary hardship for the contractor. This can include changing equipment, offering training, reassigning tasks to other positions or facilities, and acquiring adaptive hardware or software. For instance when an employee is visually impaired or blind the employer has to purchase adaptive software and hardware for computers as well as electronic visual aids, Braille calculators and talking devices. Employers should provide furniture with elevated or lower surfaces or buy keyboards and mice that are specially designed for those with limited physical strength.
Veterans disability law covers a variety of issues. We will work to help you get the benefits you have earned.
The VA claim process was designed to be easy to use by Congress. We will ensure that your claim is properly prepared and track the progress of your claim.
USERRA obliges employers to provide reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities incurred or aggravated during military service. Title I of the ADA prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in the hiring process, promotions and pay and also in training, as well as other employment terms, conditions, and privileges.
Appeals
Many veterans are denied benefits or have an unsatisfactory disability rating when they should receive a higher rating. A veteran benefits lawyer can assist you appeal to the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. The process is complex with many rules and procedures to follow, and laws are constantly changing. A skilled lawyer can guide you through the process, help determine the right evidence to be included in your appeal, and create a compelling case for your case.
The VA appeals process begins with a Notice of Disagreement (NOD). In your NOD, it is important to describe your reasons for disagreeing with the decision. You don't need to list all the reasons you disagree with the decision, only those that are relevant.
The NoD is filed within a year of the date of the unfavorable decision you are appealing. You may be granted an extension if you need additional time to prepare your NOD.
After the NOD is submitted, you will be provided with the date for your hearing. You must bring your attorney to this hearing. The judge will look over the evidence you have presented before making a decision. A competent attorney will make sure that all of the required evidence is presented at your hearing. This includes all service records, medical records and any C&P exams.
Disability Benefits
Veterans suffering from a disabling physical or mental illness which was caused or aggravated through their military service may qualify for disability benefits. Veterans may receive a monthly monetary payment based on the degree of their disability.
Our New York disability attorneys work to ensure that veterans receive all the benefits to which they are entitled. We help veterans file claims, get the necessary medical records as well as other documents, fill out necessary forms and keep track of the VA's progress on their behalf.
We can also assist in appeals of any VA decisions, including denials of benefits, disagreements over an evaluation percentage or disputes over the effective date of a 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 correctly, and that additional SOCs are submitted with all the necessary information to back every argument in a claim.
Our lawyers can assist veterans with disabilities arising from their military service when applying for vocational rehabilitation services. This program provides education, training and job-related skills for veterans to prepare them for civilian jobs or to adjust to a new career when their disabilities keep them from finding work 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.
Accommodation for Employers
The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination towards veterans who have disabilities. This includes those who were caused or aggravated during their military service. The ADA also requires that employers offer reasonable accommodations to disabled Veterans disability lawyers to complete their job. This could include changes in job duties or workplace modifications.
Veterans with disabilities who are interested in employment may want to contact the Department of Labor's Ticket to Work program. This is a national job-training and placement program that helps disabled veterans to jobs and businesses.
The Uniformed Services Employment Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) allows disabled veterans to choose between five different paths to a job. These include reemployment with the same employer; quick access to employment; self-employment and work through long-term service.
Employers may ask applicants for any accommodations in the selection process, like more time to sit for an exam or the ability to provide verbal answers instead of written answers. The ADA does not permit employers to ask about a disability unless it's evident.
Employers who are concerned about discrimination against disabled veterans disability lawyers may want to consider having training sessions for their entire staff to increase awareness and understanding of the issues facing veterans. Additionally they can contact the Job Accommodation Network, a free consultation service that offers individualized workplace accommodations solutions and technical support on the ADA and other laws related to disability.
Reasonable Accommodations
Many veterans suffering from disabilities related to their military experience have difficult to find work. To assist these veterans to find work, the Department of Labor funds EARN, a national resource for information and referrals to jobs. The Office of Disability Employment Policy provides this free phone and electronic system to connect employers with disabled veterans seeking jobs.
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in hiring, promotions and benefits, as well as other terms and conditions of employment. It also limits the medical information employers may request and prevents disability-based harassment and retaliation. The ADA defines disability in terms of a condition that significantly limits one or more major aspects of daily living, like hearing and breathing, walking, or seeing. Standing, sitting or working, learning, etc. The ADA excludes some conditions that are common for veterans disability law firm, like tinnitus and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Employers must offer accommodations to disabled veterans who need them to complete their duties. This is the case unless the accommodation creates unnecessary hardship for the contractor. This can include changing equipment, offering training, reassigning tasks to other positions or facilities, and acquiring adaptive hardware or software. For instance when an employee is visually impaired or blind the employer has to purchase adaptive software and hardware for computers as well as electronic visual aids, Braille calculators and talking devices. Employers should provide furniture with elevated or lower surfaces or buy keyboards and mice that are specially designed for those with limited physical strength.