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작성자 Dawn Tunbridge
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Veterans Disability Law

Veterans disability law covers a wide variety of issues. We help you get the benefits to which you are entitled.

Congress designed the VA claim process to be more accommodating for veterans. We ensure that your application is well-prepared and you can track the progress of your claim.

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

Appeal

Many veterans are denied benefits or have a low disability rating when they should receive a higher rating. A qualified veteran benefits lawyer can help you file an appeal with the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. The process can be complicated, with numerous rules and procedures to follow, and the laws are 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 Notification of Disagreement. In your NOD, it is important to provide reasons your reasons for disagreeing with the decision. You do not have to list every reason you disagree, but only those that are relevant.

The NOD can be filed within a year of the date of the adverse decision you want to appeal. You could 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 assigned a date for your hearing. You should bring your attorney to this hearing. The judge will look over all of your evidence before making a decision. A competent attorney will make sure 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 disorder which was caused or aggravated through their military service could be eligible for disability benefits. Veterans can receive monthly monetary compensation dependent on their disability score which is a percentage which indicates the severity of their condition.

Our New York disability attorneys work to ensure that veterans receive all of the benefits to which they are entitled. We assist veterans to file an application and get the medical records they require and other documents and fill out the required forms, and keep track of the progress of the VA.

We also can assist with appeals for any VA decisions. This includes denials of VA benefits, disagreements on a percentage evaluation, or disputes about the date of effective rating. Our firm will ensure that the initial Statement of the Case is correctly prepared and that any additional SOCs that contain all the relevant information are filed when the case is brought to an appeals court.

Our lawyers can help veterans with disabilities that are related to their military service when applying for vocational rehabilitation services. This program provides training, education and job skills to veterans to prepare them for civilian employment or to adapt to a new profession in the event that their disabilities hinder them from obtaining meaningful employment. Veterans with disabilities may be eligible for both VA disability benefits and Social Security Administration Supplemental Security income.

Accommodations for Employers

The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination against veterans with disabilities. This includes those who were caused or aggravated during military service. The ADA also requires that employers provide reasonable accommodations for disabled veterans to do their duties. This includes modifications to job duties and workplace adjustments.

Ticket to Work, a program of the Department of Labor, may be for disabled veterans interested in employment. This is a nation-wide training and job placement program that assists veterans with disabilities to jobs and businesses.

Veterans with disabilities who are separated from the military may follow one of five routes to gain employment under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). This includes reemployment with the same employer; rapid access to employment, self-employment and employment through long-term care.

Employers may ask applicants if they require any special accommodations to participate in the hiring process, including longer time to complete tests or permission to give verbal instead of written answers. But the ADA does not allow employers to inquire about a person's disability status unless it is evident.

Employers who are concerned about discriminatory practices against disabled Veterans Disability Lawyers must consider conducting training sessions for all employees to increase awareness and increase understanding of veteran-related issues. In addition, they can seek out the Job Accommodation Network, a free consulting service that provides specific workplace accommodations solutions and technical assistance regarding the ADA and other laws relating to disability.

Reasonable Accommodations

Many veterans who have disabilities due to their military experience have difficult finding employment. To help these veterans to find work, the Department of Labor supports a national job search and information resource called EARN. The Office of Disability Employment Policy is the one that funds this free phone and electronic system to connect employers to disabled veterans disability attorneys seeking job opportunities.

The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination based on disability in hiring, promotions, and benefits. The ADA also restricts the information that employers can ask about a person's health background and also prohibits harassment and discrimination in response to disability. The ADA defines disability in terms of the condition that significantly restricts one or more major aspects of daily living, including hearing and seeing, walking, breathing. Standing, sitting at a desk, working, studying and learning, etc. The ADA excludes some conditions that are common for veterans, like tinnitus and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Employers must make accommodations for disabled veterans who require accommodations to complete their duties. This is true unless the accommodations would create unnecessary hardship for the contractor. This includes modifying the equipment, offering training and reassigning responsibilities to other positions or locations as well as 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 and talking calculators, Braille devices and Braille displays. Employers must provide furniture with raised or lower surfaces, or purchase keyboards and mice specially designed for those with physical limitations.

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