Veterans Disability Law

Veterans disability law covers a variety of issues. We will work to help you get the benefits you have earned.

Congress created the VA claim process to be more accommodating for veterans. We make sure that your application is well-prepared and we track the progress of your claim.

USERRA obliges employers to offer reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities that arise during military service, or aggravated by military service. Title I of the ADA prohibits discrimination against disabled people in hiring, promotions and pay, as well as training, and other employment terms, conditions, and privileges.

Appeal

Many veterans are denied disability benefits or receive low ratings that isn't adequate. A lawyer for veterans benefits can help you appeal to the Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. The process is complicated, with a myriad of rules and procedures to follow, and laws are constantly changing. An experienced lawyer can help you navigate the process, assist you to determine what evidence you should included in your appeal, and help you build a strong argument for your claim.

The VA appeals process begins with a Notice to Disagreement. It is important to state clearly in your NOD on the reason you are not happy with the decision. You don't have to list every reason you disagree, but only those that are relevant.

You can file your NoD within one year from the date you appealed the unfavorable decision. You may be granted an extension if you need additional time to prepare your NOD.

Once the NOD has been filed, you will be given a date for your hearing. It is crucial that your attorney attend this hearing along with you. The judge will look over all of your evidence before making a decision. A competent lawyer will ensure that all necessary evidence is presented at your hearing. This includes all service records, medical records and C&P tests.

Disability Benefits

Veterans who suffer from a physical or mental illness that is debilitating and was caused or worsened as a result of their military service, could be qualified for disability benefits. They may be eligible for an amount of money per month dependent on the severity of their disability rating.

Our New York disability lawyers work to ensure that veterans receive the full benefits they're entitled to. We assist Wilmington veterans Disability lawsuit in filing an application and get the required medical records as well as other documentation as well as fill out the required forms, and monitor the progress of the VA.

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 sent to an appeals hearing, our company will ensure that the initial Statement of the Case (SOC) is prepared correctly, and that the additional SOCs are prepared with all the necessary information needed to support every argument in the claim.

Our lawyers can help veterans with disabilities arising from their military service when applying for vocational rehabilitation services. This program offers education, training aice for consultation that provides specific workplace accommodations solutions and technical assistance regarding the ADA and other laws related to disability.

Reasonable Accommodations

Many veterans who have disabilities related to service struggle to find employment. To aid these veterans, the Department of Labor funds EARN which is a national source for information and job vacancies. The program is supported by the Office of Disability Employment Policy and staffed by the Office of Disability Employment Policy, EARN provides a free phone and electronic information system that connects employers with disabled veterans looking for work.

The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination based on disability when it comes to the hiring process, promotions or benefits. It also limits the medical information employers can require and prevents discrimination based on disability and retaliation. The ADA defines disability in terms of conditions that severely limit one or more major aspects of daily living, like hearing and breathing, walking, or seeing. Sitting, standing or working, learning and learning, etc. The ADA does not cover certain conditions that are common for veterans, like the tinnitus condition and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

If a disabled veteran needs accommodations to complete a job, an employer must offer it unless it creates a hardship on the contractor's business. This can include changing equipment, offering training, transferring tasks to other locations or positions, and acquiring adaptive hardware or software. If an employee is blind or visually impaired, the employer should purchase adaptive software and hardware, including electronic visual aids, speaking calculators, Braille devices and Braille displays. If a person is unable to exercise physical strength, the employer should provide furniture that has raised or lowered surfaces or purchase specially designed keyboards and mice.