Veterans of the United States military deserve thanks and compensation for their service to our country. Appreciation should be shown in all aspects of life, including what Social Security Disability benefits they can gain if they become too injured to find gainful employment. Indeed, through regular military service, a veteran could be wounded and unable to work.
Despite this common sentimentality towards U.S. military veterans, it can still be difficult for veterans to gain the SSD insurance they require to live comfortably. If a veteran does gain SSD benefits, they might only be collecting a fraction that they could be. To sort through the confusing language of the SSDI system and obtain the proper amount of benefits, it is important to gain an understanding of the system as it pertains to veterans.
Frequently asked questions about veterans Social Security Disability benefits are:
- Can a veteran get both VA benefits and SSDI benefits?
Disabled veterans are eligible to receive both VA benefits and SSDI benefits simultaneously. This double-coverage is only possible if the disability is connected directly to a veteran’s military service, such as being wounded in the line of duty. Two separate applications will need to be filed, and one or both can be approved or denied. - I receive military pay still – will that impact my SSDI benefits?
Any monies you receive solely through military pay will not impact how much SSD benefits you can collect, not on their own, anyway. If you perform any other work or gain income from another source, that income and your military pay can be considered together to determine your gross monthly income. If this new sum is too high, you may lose SSD benefits. - Are there special SSD benefits available just for veterans?
Yes. If you were disabled in any way while actively serving in the military, you are eligible to receive expedited processing service of your SSDI benefit filing. Rather than being added to the back of the queue, your application will be moved to the front with other military veterans. This should allow you to gain benefits sooner than usual, assuming you are approved. - VA benefits can be just partial – what about SSD benefits for veterans?
A veteran’s severity of their disability will alter how much VA benefits they can collect each month, but SSDI benefits are awarded on an “all-or-none” basis. If you qualify for SSD coverage, you have assumedly already shown that your disability warrants full coverage, so there is no varying gradient of monies collected.
If you have more questions about veterans Social Security Disability options, you can contact Disability Action Advocates and our Las Vegas Social Security Disability representative at any time. Call toll-free (888) 421-8705 to schedule a free consultation.
