VETERANS DISABILITY OF HUNTSVILLE

Thousands of Alabama veterans qualify for Social Security disability benefits each year. The Forsythe Firm in Huntsville represents many of these veterans. We have compiled a list of frequent questions and answers that we hope will help veterans looking for more support than the VA is able to offer. Q.  May veterans receive both VA disability and Social Security disability at the same time? A.  Yes.  Veterans paid into Social Security and are covered if they become disabled. Q.  If a veteran is 100% disabled according to the VA, will Social Security automatically recognize that disability? A.  No.  Social Security has its own rules which are not the same as the Veterans Administration.  However, a vet with 100 percent permanent VA disability qualifies for an expedited decision on the Social Security disability claim.  Instead of waiting up to 4 months for a decision, vets may get a decision in a few days. Q.  Will receiving Social Secu...

Dateline Huntsville, AL - Redstone Arsenal - Veterans, do you need more financial support than is being offered by the Veterans Administration? Social Security disability may be the answer. If you are a disabled veteran, you may qualify for Social Security disability in addition to your VA disability benefits.  In some cases, the Social Security disability benefit can be up to $2,600 per month.  Dependent children below the age of 19 who are still in school may also qualify for additional benefits. While serving in the US military you paid into the Social Security program.  If you meet Social Security's rules for disability, you may be able to obtain additional benefits. Getting Social Security disability benefits will not reduce your VA disability benefit.   About Us:  Charles W. Forsythe is a founding partner in the Forsythe Firm, a Huntsville practice dedicated solely to helping eligible individuals obtain Social Security disability benefits. We h...