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Veterans Disability Law Explained

Veterans with disabilities frequently encounter difficulties navigating VA regulations and bureaucracy especially when filing a claim or appealing. An attorney can provide much-needed clarity to the process and minimize the risk of making mistakes.

Title I of the ADA prohibits employers from discriminating against qualified disabled individuals in hiring, advancement and job assignments, as well as training, benefits and other conditions of employment, absent unreasonable hardship.

What is a disability?

The law defines disability as an impairment that severely limits a major life activity. It can be physical or mental. It can also be temporary or permanent. Disability can be apparent for instance, a missing limb, or invisible, such as depression or chronic pain.

An individual who is a veteran with a disability is entitled to certain benefits, such as monthly cash compensation. This compensation is based upon the percentage rating that the VA gives to veterans with a disability. The ADA prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability, and requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified persons with disabilities. In general, employers cannot inquire about an applicant's disability unless they have a disability unless the information is requested on a voluntary basis for affirmative actions.

What is a service-connected disability?

A service-connected disability is a medical condition, injury or illness that was caused or worsened through your military service. In order to receive compensation, you must prove that your condition is service-connected.

Additionally, in order to get benefits like the Aid and Attendance program, your disability needs to be service connected. These programs offer financial aid to veterans who require help with daily living activities, such as dressing, bathing and eating.

It is also possible to establish service connection through presumptive service connections for certain ailments, like Agent Orange exposure and Gulf War diseases. This requires a physician's opinion that your current condition could be due to exposure even if it was not present when you quit the service.

What is a non-service-connected disability?

Many veterans are unaware of the disability benefits available if none of their ailments are related to their military service. They are referred to as non-service-connected pensions or veteran's pensions and are based on income and assets. Widows and widowers of disabled veterans are also entitled to receive benefits based on their spouse's disability.

Employers cannot discriminate against applicants and employees with disabilities. It is illegal to exclude the applicant from consideration for employment because of their disability. Employers are required to provide reasonable accommodations to people who have disabilities to ensure that they can perform the essential tasks of a job. These are often referred to as "reasonable modifications." These modifications are required by the Americans with Disabilities Act and VA regulations.

What can I do to determine if I have a disability?

The law allows you to receive compensation if you have a service connected disability. It is a psychological or physical condition that is directly connected to your military service, and is rated at 10 percent or more.

An attorney who is aware of the complexities of veterans disability law can simplify the process. They can help you determine whether or not you have a claim and help guide you through the appeals process.

Current law prohibits lawyers from charging for assistance with an initial disability claim however, disability they can charge a fee if they assist you in challenging the decision made on your claim. This is how we can help our clients get all of the benefits they are entitled to. To learn more, contact Fusco Brandenstein & Rada.

How do I make a claim?

If you suffer from an injury, illness or condition that was triggered or disability was caused by your military service it is crucial to file for disability compensation. In the majority cases, the VA will pay benefits starting from the date you filed your claim.

When you file a claim it is essential to provide all evidence that is relevant including medical records from civilian health providers that pertain to the conditions you claim. You should also submit copies of your discharge documents, as well as any other documentation related to your military service.

After you've submitted your claim the VA will notify you online or via US mail that they have received your claim. The VA will then gather the evidence to review your case, which can take months or even years to complete.

How do I appeal a denial?

The first step of the appeals procedure is to gather medical evidence that shows that the treatment you are seeking is needed for your particular condition. You can accomplish this by working with your healthcare team to gather letters and medical research studies from your health care professionals, as well as any other information that you need to support your claim.

A veteran's disability attorney can review your case and determine the steps needed to contest a denial. You can also look back at your C-file to determine if you have the chance to change your award's effective date. It is vital to be aware of the deadlines for each level of appeals, which are laid out in your notice of disagreement. A knowledgeable lawyer can help speed up the process.

What is the role of an attorney?

The Department of veterans disability lawsuit Affairs offers tax-free disability compensation benefits. The benefits are awarded to injuries and other conditions that develop or are aggravated during service, as well as for any post-service depression.

A skilled veterans disability attorney can help a Veteran file and successfully claim these benefits. The attorney will also examine a veteran's VA claims history to determine if there is additional past-due benefits which could be recovered.

An experienced attorney can also help a Veteran through the appeals process in case their claim is denied by the local VA office or if their disability rating is not enough. A disabled veteran will benefit from a lawyer's experience in the VA's many rules and regulations.

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