"WOUNDED WARRIORS" - GETTING DISABILITY BENEFITS MORE QUICKLY

Since 2014, the Social Security Administration has expedited disability applications for veterans who have 100 percent, permanent and total disability directly related to military service.  This means that claimants can often get a decision on their claim or appeal much sooner.

A disabled veteran may be able to file for Social Security disability while he or she is still getting full military pay.  Social Security's policy is stated below: 

"Active duty status and receipt of military pay does not, in itself, necessarily prevent payment of Social Security disability benefits. Receipt of military payments should never stop you from applying for disability benefits from Social Security. If you are receiving treatment at a military medical facility and working in a designated therapy program or on limited duty, we will evaluate your work activity to determine your eligibility for benefits.
You cannot receive Social Security disability benefits if you engage in substantial work for pay or profit. However, the actual work activity is the controlling factor and not the amount of pay you receive or your military duty status" 

The Forsythe Firm works with many disabled veterans each year to navigate the complex application and appeals process with Social Security.  We are proud to have an excellent success rate.

We are also proud to offer our services without any upfront cost.  If we represent a claimant (veteran or otherwise), we never ask for any money upfront.  If the case is successful, and if back payments are awarded, Social Security will deduct our approved fee and pay us directly.  We never ask the claimant for money, and the claimant never owes us money unless their claim is successful.

I should point out that SSDI benefits are in addition to any benefits awarded by the military or Veterans Administration.  The two programs are entirely separate and one does not interfere or reduce the other.

What Are the Requirements to Get SSDI Benefits?

• You must have an impairment that has lasted or is expected to last at least 12 straight months--called the "duration requirement."
• You must be medically unable to perform any substantial work due to a medical condition or conditions, and this must be supported by evidence.

Usually, an appeal process is required before you can get SSDI benefits.  Veterans are often denied, then paid on appeal--especially at the hearing level.
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