10 Healthy Veterans Disability Lawyers Habits
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Veterans Disability Law
The law governing veterans disability is a broad field. We will fight to make sure you receive the benefits that you deserve.
Congress designed the VA claim process to be veteran-friendly. We make sure that your application is thoroughly prepared and track your case through the process.
USERRA stipulates that employers must offer reasonable accommodations to employees who have disabilities that are a result of military service or that are aggravated by military service. Title I of the ADA prohibits discrimination on basis of disability in hiring, promotions pay, training, and other terms, conditions 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 help you file an appeal to the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. The process is complex with many rules and regulations to follow, and laws are constantly changing. An experienced lawyer can help you navigate the process, help determine what evidence should be included in your appeal, and create a compelling case for your case.
The VA appeals process starts with a Notice of Disagreement. It is essential to be clear in your NOD of the reasons you are dissatisfied with the decision. It is not necessary to list all the reasons you disagree with the decision, only those that are relevant.
You can file your NoD within one year of when you appealed an unfavorable ruling. If you require longer time to prepare your NOD, a request for an extension could be granted.
After the NOD is filed, you will be notified of the date for your hearing. It is important to have your attorney present at the hearing with you. The judge will review all evidence presented before making a decision. A good attorney will ensure that all of the required evidence is presented during your hearing. Included in this are any service medical 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 might qualify for disability benefits. They may be eligible for an annual monetary payment depending on the degree of their disability.
Our New York disability attorneys work to ensure that veterans are able to receive all the benefits to which they have a right to. We assist veterans in filing claims, get the necessary medical records and other documentation, fill out necessary forms and monitor the VA's progress on their behalf.
We can also help in appeals of any VA decisions. This includes denials of VA benefits, disagreements on a percentage evaluation or a dispute over the date at which a rating is effective. If a case is scheduled for an appeals hearing, our firm will ensure that the first Statement of the Case (SOC) is properly prepared and that additional SOCs are filed with all the required information needed to support each argument in a claim.
Our lawyers can also assist veterans with disabilities resulting from service to apply for vocational rehabilitation services. This program provides training, education and job skills to veterans to prepare them for civilian jobs or to learn to adapt to a new job when their disabilities keep them from finding meaningful work. 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 incurred in or aggravated by military service. The ADA also requires that employers offer reasonable accommodations for disabled veterans to perform their duties. This includes changes to work duties or workplace changes.
Ticket to Work, a program of the Department of Labor, may be of interest to disabled veterans looking to find work. It is a nationwide job placement and training program that helps veterans with disabilities to jobs and businesses.
Veterans with disabilities who are separating from the military can follow one of five tracks for employment under Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). The five options include reemployment at the same employer, rapid access to employment, self-employment, and the possibility of employment through long-term service.
An employer can ask applicants whether they require any accommodations to participate in the hiring process, including more time to take an exam or the ability to provide verbal answers instead of written answers. But the ADA does not allow employers to inquire about a person's disability unless it is apparent.
Employers who are concerned about discrimination against disabled veterans must consider having training sessions available to all employees to raise awareness and enhance understanding of veteran-related issues. In addition they can reach out to the Job Accommodation Network, a free consultation service that offers individual workplace accommodations and technical assistance on the ADA and other laws related to disability.
Reasonable Accommodations
Many veterans with disabilities that are related to their service have difficult to get a job. To assist these veterans in obtaining employment, the Department of Labor funds EARN the nation's most trusted resource for information and assistance with job search. The Office of Disability Employment Policy offers this free telephone and electronic system that connects employers with disabled veterans looking for job opportunities.
The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination based on disability when it comes to hiring, promotions and benefits. The ADA also limits the information that employers can request regarding a person's medical background and also prohibits harassment and retaliation because of disability. The ADA defines disability as a condition that substantially restricts one or more important life activities, like hearing, seeing breathing, walking sitting, standing, learning and working. The ADA excludes certain conditions that are common among veterans, such as post-traumatic disorder or tinnitus. (PTSD).
Employers must make accommodations for disabled veterans who need them in order to perform their job. This is true unless the accommodation creates unnecessary hardship to the contractor. This could include modifying equipment, providing training, delegating the duties to different locations or positions, and acquiring adaptive hardware or software. For example the case of an employee who is blind or visually impaired the employer has to purchase adaptive software and hardware for computers, electronic visual aids and talking calculators, and Braille devices. If a person is unable to exercise physical strength, employers must supply furniture with lowered or raised surfaces, or purchase adapted mouses and keyboards.
The law governing veterans disability is a broad field. We will fight to make sure you receive the benefits that you deserve.
Congress designed the VA claim process to be veteran-friendly. We make sure that your application is thoroughly prepared and track your case through the process.
USERRA stipulates that employers must offer reasonable accommodations to employees who have disabilities that are a result of military service or that are aggravated by military service. Title I of the ADA prohibits discrimination on basis of disability in hiring, promotions pay, training, and other terms, conditions 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 help you file an appeal to the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. The process is complex with many rules and regulations to follow, and laws are constantly changing. An experienced lawyer can help you navigate the process, help determine what evidence should be included in your appeal, and create a compelling case for your case.
The VA appeals process starts with a Notice of Disagreement. It is essential to be clear in your NOD of the reasons you are dissatisfied with the decision. It is not necessary to list all the reasons you disagree with the decision, only those that are relevant.
You can file your NoD within one year of when you appealed an unfavorable ruling. If you require longer time to prepare your NOD, a request for an extension could be granted.
After the NOD is filed, you will be notified of the date for your hearing. It is important to have your attorney present at the hearing with you. The judge will review all evidence presented before making a decision. A good attorney will ensure that all of the required evidence is presented during your hearing. Included in this are any service medical 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 might qualify for disability benefits. They may be eligible for an annual monetary payment depending on the degree of their disability.
Our New York disability attorneys work to ensure that veterans are able to receive all the benefits to which they have a right to. We assist veterans in filing claims, get the necessary medical records and other documentation, fill out necessary forms and monitor the VA's progress on their behalf.
We can also help in appeals of any VA decisions. This includes denials of VA benefits, disagreements on a percentage evaluation or a dispute over the date at which a rating is effective. If a case is scheduled for an appeals hearing, our firm will ensure that the first Statement of the Case (SOC) is properly prepared and that additional SOCs are filed with all the required information needed to support each argument in a claim.
Our lawyers can also assist veterans with disabilities resulting from service to apply for vocational rehabilitation services. This program provides training, education and job skills to veterans to prepare them for civilian jobs or to learn to adapt to a new job when their disabilities keep them from finding meaningful work. 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 incurred in or aggravated by military service. The ADA also requires that employers offer reasonable accommodations for disabled veterans to perform their duties. This includes changes to work duties or workplace changes.
Ticket to Work, a program of the Department of Labor, may be of interest to disabled veterans looking to find work. It is a nationwide job placement and training program that helps veterans with disabilities to jobs and businesses.
Veterans with disabilities who are separating from the military can follow one of five tracks for employment under Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). The five options include reemployment at the same employer, rapid access to employment, self-employment, and the possibility of employment through long-term service.
An employer can ask applicants whether they require any accommodations to participate in the hiring process, including more time to take an exam or the ability to provide verbal answers instead of written answers. But the ADA does not allow employers to inquire about a person's disability unless it is apparent.
Employers who are concerned about discrimination against disabled veterans must consider having training sessions available to all employees to raise awareness and enhance understanding of veteran-related issues. In addition they can reach out to the Job Accommodation Network, a free consultation service that offers individual workplace accommodations and technical assistance on the ADA and other laws related to disability.
Reasonable Accommodations
Many veterans with disabilities that are related to their service have difficult to get a job. To assist these veterans in obtaining employment, the Department of Labor funds EARN the nation's most trusted resource for information and assistance with job search. The Office of Disability Employment Policy offers this free telephone and electronic system that connects employers with disabled veterans looking for job opportunities.
The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination based on disability when it comes to hiring, promotions and benefits. The ADA also limits the information that employers can request regarding a person's medical background and also prohibits harassment and retaliation because of disability. The ADA defines disability as a condition that substantially restricts one or more important life activities, like hearing, seeing breathing, walking sitting, standing, learning and working. The ADA excludes certain conditions that are common among veterans, such as post-traumatic disorder or tinnitus. (PTSD).
Employers must make accommodations for disabled veterans who need them in order to perform their job. This is true unless the accommodation creates unnecessary hardship to the contractor. This could include modifying equipment, providing training, delegating the duties to different locations or positions, and acquiring adaptive hardware or software. For example the case of an employee who is blind or visually impaired the employer has to purchase adaptive software and hardware for computers, electronic visual aids and talking calculators, and Braille devices. If a person is unable to exercise physical strength, employers must supply furniture with lowered or raised surfaces, or purchase adapted mouses and keyboards.
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