Veterans & Social Security Disability
Military veterans may receive both Social Security benefits through the Social Security Administration and veterans' disability compensation through the Veterans' Administration (VA). Social Security benefits are available to permanently disabled individuals. VA benefits are based upon severity.
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Types
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Veterans may receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits or Social Security Income (SSI) benefits through the Social Security Administration. SSDI is only available to individuals who have earned enough credits through working and paying Social Security taxes to be considered "insured."
Considerations
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SSI is available on a need-based system, regardless of earned credits. SSDI benefits are available to qualified dependents, but SSI benefits are not. SSI benefits may be decreased depending upon the amount of VA compensation the disabled veteran is receiving.
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Warning
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Disabled adults may not perform any substantial work activity under the Social Security Administration's rules. However, inactive status and payment of VA benefits are not typically considered actively working.
Benefits
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Under the Disability Benefits for Wounded Warriors program, disabled military servicemen may receive a quicker processing of their Social Security disability claims. The expedited service is only available to disabled veterans that actively served on or after October 1, 2001.
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