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- Claiming Disability Veteran Status for SSDI & SSI Benefits (Part B)
- Claiming Disability Veteran Status for SSDI & SSI Benefits (Part A)
- Understanding Veterans Survivor Benefits from the US Dept. of Veterans Affairs (Part B)
Claiming Disability Veteran Status for SSDI & SSI Benefits (Part B)
Drawing Both Federal Benefits for Veterans and SSDI or SSI
Your veteran status means that your situation will be unlike other SSDI or SSI claimants. When determining eligibility for SSI, your VA pension will be considered a source of income. If you are on active light duty or still serving while undergoing therapy, the military pay earned during this time can impact your eligibility.
The SSA will look at the type of work you are doing and the amount to determine if it qualifies as substantial gainful activity. This may or may not lead to denial of SSDI benefits, as every case is unique to the veteran's situation.
You may need to make a decision between drawing VA pension and federal benefits for veterans. You should contact the Department of Veterans' Administration to obtain all the compensation programs you are eligible to apply for and do the same with the Social Security Administration.
Speed Up the Process of Obtaining Your Disabled Veteran Status and Benefits
There are special considerations made for veterans when it comes to applying for Social Security benefits. The SSA automatically expedites claims that are designated as veteran status applicants. It also helps if you have already gone through the disability verification process with the Department of Veterans' Administration, as the evidence used for that claim can often be reused for your Social Security claim.
Another way to help speed up the claims process is by having an Independent Medical Exam (IME) performed to provide better evidence of your disability. The VA exams are often performed by nurse practitioners and sometimes miss critical keys to your disability rating.
At Care for Disabled Veterans, we strive to provide veterans and their families with the resources necessary to obtain their rightful disability benefits. Whether through the Social Security or the Department of Veterans' Affairs, the donations we collect help provide IMEs to deserving veterans.
You Have the Power to Help a Disabled American Veteran!
Medical evidence is a critical component in the successful fight for veterans' disability benefits. Unfortunately, many veterans lack the financial resources to obtain an independent medical exam (IME) that can provide this crucial evidence.
At Care for Disabled Veterans we focus on connecting qualified veterans to doctors and health care facilities that provide IME services for disability claims. We are a non-profit organization that relies on donations to help provide the funding necessary to obtain these records and help disabled American veterans qualify for combat-related disability benefits. Request our free guide for veterans and caregivers or contact us today to learn more - 1-877-617-2170.
Want to make a difference in a disabled veteran's life? Give a secure online donation to Care for Disabled Veterans. Or call 1-877-617-2170 to contact us directly. Order our free veterans and caregivers guide to learn more about who we are, what we do and why we care.
