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Veterans disability law covers a wide range of issues. We will do our best to ensure you receive the benefits you are entitled to.

Congress designed the VA claim procedure to be supportive of veterans Disability lawyers. We will ensure that your claim is properly prepared and track the progress of your claim.

USERRA requires employers to offer reasonable accommodations to employees who have disabilities that are a result of military service or made worse by military service. Title I of the ADA prohibits discrimination on basis of disability when hiring, promotions, pay, training and other conditions, terms and privileges of employment.

Appeals

Many veterans are denied disability benefits or receive an inadequate rating that should be higher. A qualified veteran benefits attorney can assist you in filing an appeal to the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. The procedure is complex with specific rules and procedures that must be adhered to and the law changes constantly. A skilled lawyer can help you navigate the process, help determine what evidence you should included in your appeal, and develop a convincing argument for your case.

The VA appeals procedure begins with a Notification of Disagreement. It is essential to be clear in your NOD on the reason you are dissatisfied with the decision. It is not necessary to list all the reasons you do not agree with the decision, only those that are relevant.

You may file your NOD within one year of when you appealed an unfavorable ruling. You may be granted an extension in case you require additional time to prepare your NOD.

Once the NOD has been filed, you will receive the date for your hearing. It is crucial that your attorney be present along with you. The judge will review your evidence and make a final decision. A good attorney will ensure that all the proper evidence is presented at your hearing. Included in this are any medical records, service records, private health records and C&P examinations.

Disability Benefits

Veterans suffering from a crippling physical or mental illness that was aggravated or caused by 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 all benefits to which they're entitled. We assist veterans in filing a claim, obtain necessary medical records and other documents, fill out required forms and track the progress of the VA on their behalf.

We can also assist in appeals of any VA decisions, including denials of benefits, disagreements with the percentage evaluation or disagreements regarding the effective date of the rating. If a case is scheduled for an appeals hearing, our company will ensure that the initial Statement of the Case (SOC) is properly prepared, and that further SOCs are filed with all the required information needed to support each argument in an appeal.

Our lawyers can assist veterans suffering from disabilities that are related to their service in applying for vocational rehabilitation services. This program offers education, training and job-related skills to veterans to help them prepare for civilian employment or adapt to a new profession when their disabilities prevent 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.

Accommodations for Employers

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination against veterans who have disabilities, including those that may have been caused or aggravated by military service. The ADA also requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations for veterans with disabilities do their job. This includes changes to the work environment or job duties.

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

Veterans with disabilities who are separated from the military may follow one of five tracks for employment under Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). The five options are reemployment at the same employer, speedy access to employment, self-employment, and the possibility of employment through long-term service.

Employers can inquire to provide any special accommodations to participate in the hiring process, including longer time to complete tests or to provide oral rather than written answers. The ADA doesn't allow employers to ask about disabilities unless they are evident.

Employers who are concerned about possible discriminatory practices against disabled veterans ought to consider holding training sessions for all employees to increase awareness and enhance understanding of veteran issues. Additionally, they can contact the Job Accommodation Network, a free consultation service that offers individual workplace accommodations as well as technical assistance with the ADA and other laws related to disability.

Reasonable Accommodations

Many veterans suffering from disabilities related to their service have difficult to find employment. To assist them, the Department of Labor supports a national job resourcing and information resource known as EARN. Funded by the Office of Disability Employment Policy, it provides a free telephone and electronic information system that connects employers with disabled veterans looking for work.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) bans discrimination on basis of a disability in hiring, promotions and benefits, as well as other terms and conditions of employment. It also restricts the information about medical conditions that employers can request and stops harassment based on disability and retaliation. The ADA defines disability as a condition that significantly limits one or more essential activities of daily living, including hearing and seeing, walking, breathing. Standing, sitting and working, as well as learning, etc. The ADA does not cover certain conditions that are common for veterans, like tinnitus and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

If a disabled veteran needs accommodations to complete work, an employer must provide it unless it would impose undue hardship on the contractor's business. This can include altering the equipment, supplying training and shifting responsibilities to different positions or locations and acquiring adaptive hardware or software. For instance, if an employee is blind or visually impaired the employer must purchase adaptive software and equipment for computers as well as electronic visual aids, Braille and talking calculators devices. Employers must furnish furniture with raised or lower surfaces or purchase keyboards and mice that are specially designed for those with limited physical dexterity.

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