The Social Security disability process offers several perks to disabled veterans.
* Expedited processing if you have 100% VA disability rating.
* Increased chance of award because the VA has already found you to be disabled.
* Ability to receive full VA benefits in addition to SSDI benefits with no reduction or offsets.
There are big differences between SSDI and VA disability programs. The VA benefit is awarded by percentage of disability. The SSDI benefit is all or none. The application processes are totally separate.
Social Security is not bound by VA rules. Social Security doesn't have to find you disabled just because the VA did. However, a VA rating of 70% or more supports a Social Security disability case and makes it more likely to be approved.
One word of caution: Social Security has a rather sloppy process of checking disability claims initially. So, they deny many claimants who really are disabled and should be paid. This oversight is corrected during the appeal process when an administrative law judge gives your case a new review. So, if you are denied the proper thing to do is appeal right away. There is a strict 60-day deadline to file an appeal.
The Forsythe Firm in Huntsville is an experienced and veteran-friendly advocate service, specializing in Social Security disability claims and appeals. We have helped hundred of veterans obtain SSDI benefits. We offer....
- Free consultations without obligation
- Contingency Fee - Pay us only if you win with back pay
- Keep 100% of your monthly benefits
- We file both initial applications and appeals
- We represent claimants at hearings and appeals
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