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CNN is reporting that two veteran’s groups filed a federal lawsuit on Monday, November 10, seeking to force the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide expedited hearings for disabled Veterans’ seeking assistance. www.edition.cnn.com/2008/US/11/10/veterans.lawsuit. The groups are also asking that appeals of decisions issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs be handled in a timely manner, and that interim benefits be provided to veterans while decisions are pending. According to John Rowan, president of the Vietnam Veterans of America, the failure of the Department of Veterans Affairs to rule on veterans’ compensation claims creates “the impression that the nation does not respect its veterans.”

Many men and women who have bravely served our country face challenges when they return home.  Veterans who have been disabled have additional difficulties finding employment and collecting government benefits.  Federal and State laws give protection to the disabled when they are seeking and trying to maintain employment.  Employers must make reasonable accommodations for those disabled persons to facilitate their employment. Please visit the EEOC: www.eeoc.gov/press/2-29-08.html

The attorneys at Leeds Morelli and Brown, P.C. have been helping disabled persons all over New York to secure fair treatment from employers.  Leeds Morelli and Brown, P.C. lawyers have a long history of handling employment discrimination actions with professionalism and compassion for their client’s needs.  For any questions, contact an attorney at the Leeds Morelli & Brown P.C. law firm for a free consultation at 1-800-585-4658. Leeds Morelli & Brown P.C.’s website is located at www.lmblaw.com.