VETERANS DISABILITY OF HUNTSVILLE

The Forsythe Firm of Huntsville is gaining more and more recognition in its efforts to assist the disabled in the quest for Social Security disability benefits.  Recently, AARP listed the Forsythe Firm in its magazine.  (See the link below)   http://local.aarp.org/yp/the-forsythe-firm-7027-old-madison-pike-nw-108-huntsville.html We are available to work with disabled individuals of all ages in their fight for Social Security disability benefits.  Our trained local advocates will provide you with free information and discuss your options.  Contact the Forsythe Firm at (256) 799-0297. Our office is conveniently located at 7027 Old Madison Pike, Suite 108, Huntsville, AL 35806 (across from Bridge Street).  Phone us at (256) 799-0297.

Starting in 1957, members of the US armed forces have paid Social Security tax on their military earnings.  This makes them eligible for Social Security disability benefits if they become disabled. A disabled service member may receive Social Security benefits in addition to VA disability receive Social Security benefits while getting active duty pay from the military  receive Social Security benefits without decreasing or delaying VA disability and/or pension benefits.  VA and Social Security disability programs are totally distinct and do not interfere with each other or "offset" each other.  The rules of eligibility are somewhat similar; however, they are not identical.  One major difference is that the Veterans Administration may award partial disability awards, while Social Security is an "all or none" proposition.  You are either disabled or you are not.  Social Security has no partial disability.  

Jody was discharged from military service after doctors determined he was not medically fit for service.  He had served with distinction for 18 years and had been deployed twice, both to Afghanistan and Iraq. Jody's wife had gone back to school to pursue a degree in the healthcare field but was only working part time.  Jody came to the Forsythe Firm looking for a way to obtain financial assistance while the VA decided how much benefits he would get.  The financial need was becoming a burden and the family was quite concerned about making ends meet. We immediately filed a Social Security disability claim.  Fortunately, the VA provided us with excellent medical documentation of Jody's back, shoulder and leg problems.  There had recently been some psychological issues developing and these strengthened the Social Security claim. We were able to show that Jody was not able to persistently perform any job that was available in substantial numbers in the civilian...