June's reported unemployment rate for veterans jumped to 13.3%; 4 percentage points higher than the country's average. This means about 260,000 more veterans are unable to find work than was reported with unemployment rates last time.
Rep. Jeff Miller (R-Fla) recently introduced The Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act. Should this pass, it will create and provide job training for veterans so as to keep them current with up-to-date skills and education. As with other legislation,
this act would also require every soldier leaving the military to attend Transition Assistance Programs (TAP). The VOW act would also assist soldiers and veterans attain various certificates, which would help with employment in the civilian world. Additionally, it reinforces and fortifies USERRA laws for Reservists and National Guard soldiers being deployed who are forced to walk away from civilian jobs.
Although many returning veterans are qualified for civilian jobs, they do not have the requisite certificates, and are thus unemployable in their chosen fields. Other veterans return stateside with little to no marketable skills, and are unable to compete with other job seekers who have already been to college.
The Hiring Heroes Act of 2011 is similar legislation and is currently moving through the Senate.
If you are a disabled veteran who has been denied disability compensation or have not yet applied for benefits from the VA, a South Florida disability attorney from LaVan & Neidenberg is ready to help. To learn if you are entitled to certain programs and benefits contact our veterans disability rights firm today - 1-888-234-5758.
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Soldiers can return home with a number of conditions, injuries, and aggravated preexisting conditions. If you believe you have a service-connected physical or psychological injury you may be entitled to Veterans’ Disability Compensation.