Social Security disability gives some perks to veterans who have become disabled while on active duty. For one thing, if there is a 100 percent VA disability rating (total and permanent), veterans will qualify for expedited processing. This often reduce the processing time from a few years down to a few months.
Social Security is not obligated to accept the Veterans Administration decision about disability. They have their own rules and regulations. However, the fact that another government agency has examined the individual and found them to be disabled can carry a lot of weight with Social Security.
Another advantage the veteran has is the abundance of medical records. The military provides excellent medical care and documents everything. This is very helpful in a Social Security disability case.
That being said, there are some pitfalls to watch for and avoid in veterans cases:
1) A high percentage of applications will be denied, just as they are in the civilian population, and an appeal may be required.
2) Care must be taken to present the case to Social Security in a manner that meets all of their particular regulations--which are different from the Veterans Administration and other agencies.
3) Social Security is "all or none." They do not award disability by percentages. A claimant is totally disabled, or not disabled at all. Therefore, you must go in with a full coordinated effort.
4) Most veterans still have a high burden of proof: usually it is necessary to prove that you can't perform any type of work that is available in the national economy. This will include unskilled, low wage work--or minimum wage jobs.
My firm is experienced with veterans disability claims and we enjoy working with vets. If you need to apply for Social Security disability, please contact me. If you have recently applied and been denied (all too common), please call me. Consultations are free and we never charge a fee unless you get favorable results.
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