Social Security Disability Benefits for Veterans

Social security benefits are available for America's wounded veterans.

American's veterans served the country in a noble and valiant way and deserve adequate compensation for their endeavors. Wounded veterans are eligible for social security benefits in addition to other benefits received for service. Wounded veterans must understand their social security benefit rights and know how to claim those benefits if they so choose.

SSA Disability Benefits Insurance Program

Soldiers who served or worked long enough to become insured through the social security program are eligible for social security disability benefits. These benefits are paid to you and certain members of your family (spouses, ex-spouses if married more than 10 years in certain states, and children). Your benefits are not payable until you have been disabled for at least five months and are paid on a monthly basis. These benefits are subject to cost-of-living increases.

Supplemental Security Income

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is paid to an individual whose income does not sufficiently meet basic living needs including, food, housing and clothing. This income is based on your household income. To qualify for this benefit, you must have limited income otherwise you will only receive benefits through the SSA disability benefits insurance program.

Limitations

To receive SSA benefits as a wounded veteran, you must not engage in "substantial work activity for pay or profit, also known as substantial gainful activity," according to the Social Security Administration. Military payments or pensions do not prohibit wounded soldiers for applying for social security benefits and active duty status does not necessarily restrict the payment of SSA benefits.

References

• Social Security Administration: Disability Benefits for Wounded Warriors
• Social Security Administration: Understanding Supplemental Security Income

Resources

• Social Security Administration