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Veterans Disability Law Explained

Veterans with disabilities often struggle to navigate VA rules and bureaucracy, especially when they are filing an appeal or submitting a claim. An attorney can provide much-needed clarity to the process and reduce the risk of mistakes.

Title I of ADA prohibits employers from discriminating against disabled individuals who are qualified when it comes to hiring, advancements and job assignments, benefits as well as other conditions of employment.

What is a disability?

The law defines a disability as a condition that significantly limits a major life-long activity. It could be physical or mental. It could also be temporary or permanent. Disability can be visible like a missing limb or invisible, like chronic pain or depression.

A disabled veteran 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 disabled. The ADA prohibits discrimination based on disability and requires employers to make reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. Generally speaking, employers cannot inquire about whether an applicant have a disability, unless the information is requested on a voluntary basis, for affirmative action reasons.

What is a disability that is service-connected?

A service-connected disability is a medical condition, injury or illness that was caused or aggravated by your military service. To be eligible for compensation, you must prove the condition you suffer from is service-connected.

Your disability must also be related to service in order to qualify for benefits like the Aid and Attendance Program. These are programs that provide financial aid for veterans who require assistance with everyday living activities such as dressing, bathing food preparation, grooming and eating.

You can also establish service connection by assuming that you have service in certain conditions, such as Agent Orange and Gulf War diseases. This requires a doctor's opinion that your present health condition may be due to exposure even if the condition was not present when you quit the service.

What is a non-service-connected disability?

Many veterans are unaware that there are disability benefits available if none of their disabling conditions are connected to their military service. These benefits are known as a non-service-connected pension, or veteran's benefit, and are based on income and assets. Widows and widowers of disabled veterans are eligible for payments dependent on the disability of their spouse.

Employers cannot discriminate against applicants or employees with disabilities. It is unlawful to exclude individuals from consideration for employment due to their handicap. Rather, employers are obliged to provide reasonable accommodations to ensure that those with disabilities can carry out the essential tasks of their job. These are sometimes referred to as "reasonable modifications." These modifications are required by the Americans with Disabilities Act and VA regulations.

How do I know whether I'm disabled?

If you are suffering from a condition that is related to service, you have the right to receive compensation. This is a psychological or physical issue that is directly related to your military service, and is assessed at 10% or more.

Having an attorney who understands the complexities of veterans disability law can make the process easier. They can help you determine whether or if you have an entitlement and help you through the appeals process.

The law prohibits lawyers from charging a fee for assistance in the initial stages of a disability claim. However, they may charge you a fee if they help you appeal a decision on your claim. This is among the ways we can help our clients obtain the benefits they are entitled to. Contact Fusco, Brandenstein & Rada to find out more.

How do I file a claim?

If you are suffering from an illness, injury or condition that was triggered or was caused by your military service it is imperative to file a claim for disability benefits. In the majority of cases, VA benefits will begin to be paid on the date of your claim.

When filing a claim, it is essential to provide all relevant evidence, including medical records from health care providers that relate to your claim. You should also provide copies of your discharge documents and any other documents that pertain to your military service.

After submitting your claim, the VA will notify you via email or by US mail that they received your claim. The VA will gather evidence to evaluate your claim, which could take months or years.

How do I appeal a denial?

The first step in the appeals procedure is to gather medical evidence to prove that the treatment you are seeking is necessary for your condition. This can be done by working with your healthcare team to gather letters and medical research studies from your healthcare providers and any other information you require 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 see if you are able to alter your award's effective date. You must be aware of the deadlines which apply to every level of the appellate procedure. They are listed in your notice. An experienced lawyer can help to speed up the process.

What is the function of an attorney?

The Department of veterans disability lawsuits Affairs offers tax-free disability compensation benefits. This compensation is granted for injuries and conditions that occur or are exacerbated during service, as well as for post-service depressions.

A skilled veterans disability attorney can assist a Veteran to file and successfully claim these benefits. The attorney can also review a Veteran's VA claims history to determine if there is other past-due benefits that can be reclaimed.

An experienced attorney can also assist a Veteran in the appeals process if their claim is rejected by the local VA office or if their disability rating isn't sufficient. A veteran who is disabled could benefit from an attorney's expertise throughout the VA's extensive rules and regulations.