CONGRESS HELPS VETERANS GET SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS QUICKER

Wounded warriors can now get Social Security disability benefits faster than ever.  To qualify for faster decision maker and quicker awards, the veteran should

• Have a service connected disability that began on or after October 1, 2001;
• Have a permanent, total service connected disability rating of 100 percent by the Veterans Administration, and
• File a Social Security disability application packet requesting expedited service.

It's important to know that a 100 percent VA rating does not guarantee a favorable decision by Social Security.  Their rules are different from VA rules and many disabled veterans get denied for SSDI benefits.

One major difference is that Social Security requires total disability; they don't offer any partial disability benefits.  And they are not required to recognized the 100 percent VA rating, except in respect to making a faster decision.

While it may take a civilian claimant a year or longer to get a decision, disabled veterans may get a decision in a fraction of that time.  If an appeal is required, it can also be handled much faster.

The Forsythe Firm is expertly knowledgeable about helping wounded warriors and will be happy to provide a free consultation to help get the claim started, or to file an appeal on a denied claim.