WHY VETERANS HAVE IT GOOD WITH SOCIAL SECURITY

Disabled veterans are in a good position to get benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA).  Here's why:

First, Social Security will expedite the claims of veterans who have a 100 percent permanent, total disability rating from the Veterans Administration.  This can reduce the waiting time for a decision from 24 months to 4 months or less.

Second, while Social Security is not bound by disability decisions made by the VA, the VA process is fairly similar to the Social Security process.  Therefore, if a veteran has a VA disability rating of 70 or higher, there is a high probability of getting SSDI benefits, too.

Third, nobody documents medical treatment like the military.  There is always a wealth of documented medical treatment that leaves a trail of evidence, useful in SSDI claims.

One word of caution is necessary.  The application process at Social Security is very flawed.  The initial response to your application for benefits is made by a state agency called the Disability Determination Service (DDS).  The DDS will automatically deny any claim where the evidence for disability is not overwhelming.  Unfortunately, this is true for disabled veterans, too.

So, don't be shocked if the state agency denies your Social Security claim.  It happens a lot.  The fix is to immediately appeal that denial and take your case before a federal Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) for a hearing.  At the hearing level, your chances are much better.

My firm here in Huntsville proudly represents hundreds of veterans in their quest for Social Security disability benefits.  We understand the SSDI process and how to prepare appeals.  We will seek maximum benefits with the fastest possible turn around time.  Consultations are always free and we will never ask you for money.  
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THE FORSYTHE FIRM
Social Security Disability Counselors
7027 Old Madison Pike - Suite 108
"Next to Arsenal Gate 9"
Huntsville, AL 35806
CALL US:  (256) 799-0297

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