SOCIAL SECURITY IS LOOKING FOR HUNTSVILLE VETERANS FOR BENEFITS

HUNTSVILLE, AL --  June 19, 2014.  The Social Security Administration is looking for veterans who qualify for disability benefits from Social Security.

Even if you currently receive disability benefits from the Veterans Administration, you may also qualify for full disability benefits from Social Security.  This is because US military personnel pay Social Security tax and are covered for benefits.

The requirements for obtaining Social Security disability are different than requirements for VA disability.  The process is also quite different.  Being qualified for VA disability does not automatically qualify for Social Security but veterans often qualify for both.

Here are some facts that veterans may not know:

  • If you have 100% permanent disability with the VA, there is an expedited process for Social Security claims.
  • The medical requirements for Social Security are different from the requirements for VA disability. 
  • Getting Social Security disability does not reduce your VA benefit or vice versa.  (You may qualify for both benefits).
  • You may qualify for "retroactive pay" from Social Security for months prior to your application for benefits--possibly back to the date you left military service on disability.
  •  By law, you are entitled to professional representation.  If you win your claim and past due benefits are paid, your representative's fee can be paid directly by Social Security (out of the past due payment amount).
  • There is no charge for representation until you and collect.
 

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