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Veterans Disability Law
The law governing veterans disability is a broad area. We assist you in obtaining the benefits to which you are entitled.
Congress designed the VA claim process to be a veteran-friendly one. 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 who have disabilities that have been incurred or aggravated during military service. Title I of the ADA prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in hiring promotions or pay, as well other terms, conditions and privileges of employment.
Appeal
Many veterans are denied disability benefits or are given an inadequate rating that ought to be higher. A veteran benefits lawyer can assist you appeal to the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. The procedure is complex with specific rules and procedures to be adhered to, and the law is ever-changing. A skilled lawyer will guide you through the appeals process, help you determine what evidence you must submit in your appeal, and help you create a compelling argument.
The VA appeals process begins with a Notification of Disagreement. It is essential to make clear in your NOD on the reason you do not agree with the decision. You don't need to list every reason you don't agree with the decision, only those that are relevant.
The NOD must be filed within a year of the date of the unfavorable decision you want to appeal. 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. Your attorney should be present to this hearing. The judge will go over your evidence and then make a final decision. A competent attorney will make sure that all evidence is presented at the hearing. Included in this are medical records, service records, private health records and C&P tests.
Disability Benefits
Veterans suffering from a mental or physical illness that is debilitating and was caused or aggravated by their military service could be qualified for disability benefits. Veterans may receive an annual monetary payment depending on the degree of their disability.
Our New York disability attorneys work to ensure that veterans disability lawyers receive all of the benefits to which they are entitled. We assist veterans to file claims, get the necessary medical records and other documentation, fill out necessary forms and monitor the VA's progress on their behalf.
We also can assist in appeals of any VA decisions. This includes denials of VA benefits, disagreements on a percentage evaluation or disagreements over the date at which a rating is effective. Our firm will make sure that the first Statement of the Case is properly prepared and any additional SOCs filled with all necessary information are filed when the case is referred to an appeals court.
Our lawyers can also help veterans with disabilities resulting from service to apply for vocational rehabilitation services. This program is designed to provide training, education and job-related abilities to help veterans prepare for civilian employment or to transition to an entirely new career if their disabilities make it difficult for them to pursue meaningful employment. Veterans with disabilities might also be eligible to receive both VA disability benefits and Social Security Administration Supplemental Security income.
Accommodations for Employers
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination against veterans with disabilities, which includes those who may have been incurred in or aggravated by military service. The ADA also requires employers to make reasonable accommodations to aid disabled veterans do their jobs. This could include changes in the job description or changes to the workplace.
Ticket to Work, a program of the Department of Labor, may be beneficial to disabled veterans looking to find work. This is a national job-placement and business-training program that helps disabled veterans find employment and companies.
Veterans Disability lawyers with disabilities who are separated from the military can follow one of five routes to employment under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). The five options include reemployment with the same company, fast access to employment, self-employment and the possibility of employment through long-term service.
Employers may ask applicants if they require any special accommodations to participate in the hiring process, such as more time to sit for tests or to give verbal instead of written answers. But the ADA does not allow an employer to inquire about the disability status of a candidate unless the disability is obvious.
Employers who are concerned about possible discriminatory practices against disabled veterans should consider conducting training sessions for all employees to raise awareness and enhance understanding of veteran concerns. Additionally, they can reach out to the Job Accommodation Network, a free service for consultation that provides individualized workplace accommodations solutions as well as technical assistance with the ADA and other laws relating to disability.
Reasonable Accommodations
Many veterans with disabilities related to their service find it difficult to find employment. To assist these veterans to find work, the Department of Labor funds EARN which is a national source for job referrals and information. Funded by the Office of Disability Employment Policy and staffed by the Office of Disability Employment Policy, EARN provides a free telephone and electronic information system that connects employers with disabled veterans who are looking for work.
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination on basis of a disability in hiring, promotions and benefits, as well as other terms and conditions of employment. The ADA also restricts the information that employers can request about a person's medical history and prevents harassment and revenge because of disability. The ADA defines disability in terms of conditions that severely limit one or more major activities of daily life, such as hearing and walking, breathing, seeing. Standing, sitting or working, learning and so on. The ADA does not cover certain conditions that are common among veterans, for example hearing loss and post-traumatic stress disorders (PTSD).
If a disabled veteran needs an accommodation in order to complete work, an employer must provide it, unless it will impose unreasonable hardship on the contractor's business. This includes altering the equipment, offering training and transferring responsibilities to different positions or locations as well as purchasing adaptive hardware or software. For example, if an employee is blind or visually impaired the employer has to purchase adaptive software and equipment for computers, electronic visual aids and Braille calculators and talking devices. If an individual has limited physical dexterity, a company must provide furniture with lowered or raised surfaces, or purchase specially designed keyboards and mice.
The law governing veterans disability is a broad area. We assist you in obtaining the benefits to which you are entitled.
Congress designed the VA claim process to be a veteran-friendly one. 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 who have disabilities that have been incurred or aggravated during military service. Title I of the ADA prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in hiring promotions or pay, as well other terms, conditions and privileges of employment.
Appeal
Many veterans are denied disability benefits or are given an inadequate rating that ought to be higher. A veteran benefits lawyer can assist you appeal to the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. The procedure is complex with specific rules and procedures to be adhered to, and the law is ever-changing. A skilled lawyer will guide you through the appeals process, help you determine what evidence you must submit in your appeal, and help you create a compelling argument.
The VA appeals process begins with a Notification of Disagreement. It is essential to make clear in your NOD on the reason you do not agree with the decision. You don't need to list every reason you don't agree with the decision, only those that are relevant.
The NOD must be filed within a year of the date of the unfavorable decision you want to appeal. 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. Your attorney should be present to this hearing. The judge will go over your evidence and then make a final decision. A competent attorney will make sure that all evidence is presented at the hearing. Included in this are medical records, service records, private health records and C&P tests.
Disability Benefits
Veterans suffering from a mental or physical illness that is debilitating and was caused or aggravated by their military service could be qualified for disability benefits. Veterans may receive an annual monetary payment depending on the degree of their disability.
Our New York disability attorneys work to ensure that veterans disability lawyers receive all of the benefits to which they are entitled. We assist veterans to file claims, get the necessary medical records and other documentation, fill out necessary forms and monitor the VA's progress on their behalf.
We also can assist in appeals of any VA decisions. This includes denials of VA benefits, disagreements on a percentage evaluation or disagreements over the date at which a rating is effective. Our firm will make sure that the first Statement of the Case is properly prepared and any additional SOCs filled with all necessary information are filed when the case is referred to an appeals court.
Our lawyers can also help veterans with disabilities resulting from service to apply for vocational rehabilitation services. This program is designed to provide training, education and job-related abilities to help veterans prepare for civilian employment or to transition to an entirely new career if their disabilities make it difficult for them to pursue meaningful employment. Veterans with disabilities might also be eligible to receive both VA disability benefits and Social Security Administration Supplemental Security income.
Accommodations for Employers
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination against veterans with disabilities, which includes those who may have been incurred in or aggravated by military service. The ADA also requires employers to make reasonable accommodations to aid disabled veterans do their jobs. This could include changes in the job description or changes to the workplace.
Ticket to Work, a program of the Department of Labor, may be beneficial to disabled veterans looking to find work. This is a national job-placement and business-training program that helps disabled veterans find employment and companies.
Veterans Disability lawyers with disabilities who are separated from the military can follow one of five routes to employment under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). The five options include reemployment with the same company, fast access to employment, self-employment and the possibility of employment through long-term service.
Employers may ask applicants if they require any special accommodations to participate in the hiring process, such as more time to sit for tests or to give verbal instead of written answers. But the ADA does not allow an employer to inquire about the disability status of a candidate unless the disability is obvious.
Employers who are concerned about possible discriminatory practices against disabled veterans should consider conducting training sessions for all employees to raise awareness and enhance understanding of veteran concerns. Additionally, they can reach out to the Job Accommodation Network, a free service for consultation that provides individualized workplace accommodations solutions as well as technical assistance with the ADA and other laws relating to disability.
Reasonable Accommodations
Many veterans with disabilities related to their service find it difficult to find employment. To assist these veterans to find work, the Department of Labor funds EARN which is a national source for job referrals and information. Funded by the Office of Disability Employment Policy and staffed by the Office of Disability Employment Policy, EARN provides a free telephone and electronic information system that connects employers with disabled veterans who are looking for work.
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination on basis of a disability in hiring, promotions and benefits, as well as other terms and conditions of employment. The ADA also restricts the information that employers can request about a person's medical history and prevents harassment and revenge because of disability. The ADA defines disability in terms of conditions that severely limit one or more major activities of daily life, such as hearing and walking, breathing, seeing. Standing, sitting or working, learning and so on. The ADA does not cover certain conditions that are common among veterans, for example hearing loss and post-traumatic stress disorders (PTSD).
If a disabled veteran needs an accommodation in order to complete work, an employer must provide it, unless it will impose unreasonable hardship on the contractor's business. This includes altering the equipment, offering training and transferring responsibilities to different positions or locations as well as purchasing adaptive hardware or software. For example, if an employee is blind or visually impaired the employer has to purchase adaptive software and equipment for computers, electronic visual aids and Braille calculators and talking devices. If an individual has limited physical dexterity, a company must provide furniture with lowered or raised surfaces, or purchase specially designed keyboards and mice.