In some situations, veterans are eligible for Social Security Disability (SSD) or Social Security Disability Benefits Insurance (SSDI), and it can play a key role in improving income stability for themselves and their families. Sometimes, veterans are eligible for SSD in conjunction with VA disability, and under other circumstances, SSD is an alternative to VA disability benefits. If you are a veteran with concerns regarding SSD, reach out to the professional legal counsel of an experienced SSD for Veterans Attorney.
Social Security Disability Benefits
SSD (SSD) benefits afford those who have disabilities that halt or limit their ability to work with monthly payments. These benefits apply only when both the following apply to the individual seeking them:
- They have a disability, which includes blindness.
- They have enough work history on their record to qualify.
The basics when it comes to SSD include all the following:
- Benefits can include both monthly payments and Medicare.
- The payment amount depends on the applicant’s work history prior to the disability’s inception.
- Some recipients can return to work or can continue to work without losing their SSD benefits.
- Once approved for SSD benefits, recipients must report all changes to their work, to their income, and to their personal information.
VA Disability Benefits
Veterans can apply for disability benefits through the VA for service-connected disabilities. They can begin the application process online or with a paper application, and they must demonstrate that they either incurred a disabling condition in the course of their service or that a preexisting condition became a disability due to aggravation caused by their service. Compensation rates are based on the rating of the veteran’s disability, which can range from 10 to 100 percent in 10 percent increments.
If a veterans disability benefits claim is denied because of a lack of medical documentation, insufficient evidence, or other common issues, a lawyer can appeal the denial through a Supplemental Claim, Board Appeal, or Higher-Level Review of the decision.
In limited circumstances, veterans might claim benefits for non-service-connected disabilities or unemployability. A veterans benefits attorney can provide guidance on this.
When Veterans Receive SSD Benefits
While SSD benefits can be directly affected by increased income, the unearned income that veterans receive through VA benefits does not affect them. If the disabled veteran is entitled to both SSD and VA disability benefits, they can receive both – and neither will affect the other.
If, on the other hand, a veteran isn’t entitled to VA disability benefits, they may qualify under Social Security Disability Benefits. An insightful SSD for Veterans Attorney will do everything in their power to ensure you receive the full range of benefits that you’ve earned in the course of your service and in relation to your work history.
Contact an Experienced Veterans Benefits Attorney Today
If you’re a veteran who was injured in the course of your service and you also have a work history in the civilian world, you may be entitled to both VA disability benefits and SSD benefits. Because both involve challenging legal intricacies, having a formidable SSD veterans attorney in your corner from the start is always to your advantage.
Maaz Quraishi is just such an attorney, and he looks forward to employing the full force of his impressive legal experience in his advocacy for the full range of compensation you’ve earned. Learn more about what we can do to help you by contacting or calling us today.