WHY VETERANS HAVE AN ADVANTAGE WITH SSDI

Disabled veterans may find that they can get Social Security disability benefits in addition to their VA or military benefits.  Here are some of the things working for the Veteran at Social Security:

1.  Veterans have excellent medical records.  The military documents everything in duplicate.  If you were sick or injured while on active duty, there is a medical record of it, for sure.

2.  If you have a high VA disability rating, you have already been through the government's disability determination process and been approved.  It's true that Social Security has their own process which is different from the VA process.  Yet, there are enough similarities in the two programs that the VA disability rating increases the odds of approval by Social Security.

3.  If a veteran has a 100 percent permanent and total disability rating, Social Security will expedite the process and provide a quicker decision.

One word of caution is in order:  Even disabled veterans get denied by Social Security.  An appeal and hearing is often required to get approved.  Persistence is what pays off.  So, file the appeal within 60 days of your denial.

We are seeing more and more veterans with severe physical impairments--but also with depression, anxiety and PTSD symptoms.  These can certainly be disabling.

The Forsythe Firm in Huntsville is proud of our reputation of serving disabled veterans over the years.  If you need assistance with getting the government benefits you deserve, we would be honored to have you contact us.
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The Forsythe Firm
7027 Old Madison Pike - Suite 108
Huntsville, AL 35806
PHONE (256) 799-0297

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