Effect of VA Benefits on Social Security Disability
Under the Social Security Administration's guidelines, military veterans may receive both disability social security compensation and disability benefits from the VA. In order to continue receiving disability benefits from both agencies, disabled veterans may not pursue income-earning employment.
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Identification
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Veterans and their dependent relatives (typically, children and spouses) may qualify for one of two types of Social Security benefits. Disability insurance benefits are available to servicemen who have contributed to the social security tax pool long enough to qualify for SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance) benefits. Servicemen who do not qualify for SSDI may apply for SSI or Social Security Income benefits.
Benefits
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To qualify for social security benefits, veterans must be able to prove their disabilities will last for longer than one year. However, the amount received through the SSI program may be contingently limited upon the VA benefit compensation amount.
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Considerations
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The Social Security Administration provides benefits for military veterans who were in active military status after 2001. These veterans may be entitled for expedited processing of their benefits application.
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