VETERANS AND SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY

Veterans may qualify for Social Security disability benefits in addition to VA benefits.  The Forsythe Firm in Huntsville helps many veterans and dependents of military families to obtain Social Security disability benefits.

The qualifications for Social Security disability are distinct and different from VA disability requirements.  The process can complex and lengthy.

There is an expedited decision making process for veterans who have a 100 percent permanent disability rating from the Veterans Administration.  We are often able to obtain decisions in less than 21 days.

The Forsythe Firm specializes in helping Alabama veterans to apply for and obtain Social Security disability benefits.  No charge is made unless benefits are obtained and include retroactive or "past due" benefits.

Past due benefits accrue when the adjudication process is delayed or the claim has to go through an appeal to be won.

"Our clients never put out-of-pocket money at risk by choosing representation," Charles Forsythe, senior partner says.  "Our fee is strictly contingent on winning the case and collecting lump sum benefits in the form of back payments."

Social Security is trying to work with veterans and their representatives to find vets with 100 percent disability and speed up their claim process.  You do not have to have 100 percent VA disability to win Social Security disability but you do need that designation to get expedited consideration.

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