MILITARY DISCHARGE? MED BOARDED? GET SSDI STARTED

Military personnel who have become unable to continue their military career may face a medical retirement board or mandatory retirement. Many of these veterans qualify for Social Security disability, if they persist with the process to get approved--which can be long and difficult.

SSDI benefits will be in addition to any VA or military benefits.  Here are some facts you should know about Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and the military:

FACT 1:  Military personnel in all branches of the US Armed Forces pay into Social Security and have since 1954.  This makes them eligible for benefits if they become disabled.

FACT 2:  It may be possible to get benefits before the individual is discharged.  The key with Social Security is, "Are you able to perform your duties?"  It may not matter that you are still receiving military pay while awaiting discharge.

FACT 3:  Social Security has a different definition of disability than the VA uses.  With Social Security, most claimants need to be totally disabled (meaning, unable to work any full-time job).  Just because an individual qualifies for 100 percent VA disability doesn't automatically mean that Social Security will find them "disabled."  The process and requirements are different.

FACT 4:  Social Security frequently denies cases before they pay them.  That's true with veterans, as well.  Expect your application to be denied.  You will file an appeal and attend a hearing before you can be approved.  

FACT 5: Professional representation is valuable when battling for your SSDI benefits.  Having an advocate who understands the law and Social Security procedures gives you a great advantage.  Best of all, you cannot be charged any legal fees or expenses unless your case is successful and you are awarded back pay from the government.

Our firm has been assisting veterans for decades right here in Huntsville.  We would be pleased to provide a free consultation at no obligation.  By the way, we are highly experienced in handling veterans' claims and we have a high success ratio.
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Huntsville, AL 35806
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