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Veterans Disability Law Explained

Many veterans who have disabilities have difficulty navigating VA rules and bureaucracy while filing an appeal or a claim. An attorney can bring clarity to the process and reduce the risk of making mistakes.

Title I of the ADA prohibits employers to discriminate against disabled individuals who are qualified in hiring, advancements, job assignments, benefits, training and other conditions of employment.

What is a disability?

The law defines disability as a significant impairment that restricts a major daily activity. It can be either physical or mental. It could also be temporary or permanent. Disabilities may be visible, like a missing limb, or invisible, like depression or chronic pain.

Veterans with disabilities can enjoy certain benefits like an annual monetary payment. The amount paid is based on the percentage rating that the VA assigns to the veteran with a handicap. The ADA prohibits discrimination based on disability, and it also requires that employers offer reasonable accommodations to persons with disabilities. Generally speaking, employers cannot ask an applicant whether they have a disability, unless the information is requested on a voluntary basis to serve affirmative action purposes.

What is a disability that is service-connected?

A service-connected impairment is a medical condition or Veterans Disability illness that was caused or exacerbated by your military service. It is imperative to prove that your condition is related to your service to receive financial compensation.

Your condition must also be related to your service in order to be eligible for benefits such as the Aid and Attendance Program. These programs offer financial aid for veterans who require assistance in daily living activities, such as dressing, bathing and eating.

You can also establish service connection by assuming service connection in certain conditions, like Agent Orange and Gulf War illnesses. This requires a medical opinion showing that your current illness is likely caused by the exposure even if you did not suffer from the disease at the time you left the military.

What is a non-service-connected disability?

Many veterans are unaware that they can qualify for disability benefits if their conditions are not related to their military service. They are referred to as non-service-connected pensions or veteran's benefits and are based on income and assets. Widows and widowers who are disabled veterans could also be eligible for payments depending on the condition of their spouse.

Employers are not allowed to discriminate against applicants and employees with disabilities. It is illegal to bar an applicant from consideration due to their handicap. Employers are required to make reasonable accommodations for those with disabilities so they can carry out the essential functions of their job. They are also referred to as "reasonable adjustments." These modifications are required by the Americans with Disabilities Act and VA regulations.

How can I tell if I am disabled?

If you have a disability that is service-related, you are entitled to compensation. This is a mental or physical condition that is directly linked to your military service and is rated at 10% or more.

An attorney who is aware of the complexities of the law governing veterans disability can simplify the process. They can help you determine if you have a valid claim and help you navigate the appeals process.

The law currently prohibits lawyers from charging fees for assistance with a disability claim however, they can charge a fee when they help you challenge the outcome of your claim. This is how we help our clients to receive all benefits they are entitled to. For more information, contact Fusco Brandenstein & Rada.

How do I make a claim?

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

It is crucial to provide all evidence relevant to the filing of your claim. This includes medical records from the providers of civilian health care that are related to the conditions that you have filed a claim for. You should also submit copies of your discharge documents, Veterans Disability as well as any other documentation related to your military service.

When you submit your claim After you have submitted your claim, the VA will inform you via email or US mail that your claim has been approved. The VA will gather evidence to evaluate your claim, which could take months or years.

How do I appeal a denial?

This is accomplished by working with your health care team to collect letters from your health care provider(s) as well as medical research studies and any other information that can support your claim. You can do this by working with your healthcare team to collect medical research studies and letters from your medical professionals, as well as any other information you require to support your claim.

A veteran's disability lawyer can review your case and determine what steps are required to contest a denial. This may involve looking back at your C file to see whether there is an opportunity to change the date effective on your award. You must be aware of time limits that apply to all levels of the appellate process. They are listed in your notice. A knowledgeable lawyer can help accelerate the process.

What is the role an attorney?

The Department of Veterans Affairs offers tax-free disability compensation benefits. This compensation is given to injuries and other conditions that develop or are exacerbated during service, as well as for any post-service depression.

A knowledgeable veterans disability attorney can assist a Veteran in filing and get their claim approved for these benefits. He or she will also go through a Veteran's VA claims history to determine if there is additional past due benefits that may be recovered.

A veteran may also appeal if the local VA office denies their claim or if the disability rating is inadequate. A veteran who is disabled will benefit from a lawyer's expertise throughout the VA's extensive rules and regulations.