CAN VETERANS GET SSDI DISABILITY?

Yes, veterans may also qualify for Social Security disability benefits in addition to any VA benefits. Here are some facts about SSDI benefits for veterans:

1. You must apply before your SSDI insurance expires under Title II of the Social Security Act. Generally, your insured status with Social Security expires within 5 years after your discharge, OR within 5 years after you stop working at other civilian employment.

2. You must make a separate application through the Social Security Administration; SSDI benefits are not automatic just because you receive VA disability benefits.

3. You must meet all of Social Security's rules for disability benefits under Title II of the Social Security Act. Social Security's rules are much different than the VA rules.

4. You must not be currently working at substantial gainful employment at the time you apply for SSDI benefits. Your VA retirement and/or disability benefits will not count against you.

5. Most veterans use the professional services of a Social Security advocate or lawyer to navigate the system and prove eligibility for benefits.

The Forsythe Firm in Huntsville is a veteran friendly advocate firm with more than 20 years of experience in Social Security disability. Thankfully, we are highly rated by our past clients and have earned an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau (BBB).

All services of The Forsythe Firm are free unless you are awarded Social Security disability benefits with past due benefits (back pay). We have recovered more than $100,000 in past due benefits for some of our individual veteran clients in the past. In total we have recovered millions of dollars for our clients over the years.

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