VETERANS DISABILITY OF HUNTSVILLE

Veterans are eligible to apply for Social Security disability benefits in addition to VA benefits (at the same time).  However, veterans often get poor advice and wrong information about Social Security--even from the Social Security Administration. Here are a few facts related to veterans and Social Security disability.   You may be able to get Social Security disability benefits (SSDI) while on active duty in some branch of the US armed forces. If you are unable to perform your duties, you may qualify for SSDI. 2.  If you are still receiving active duty pay, but are unable to perform your duties, you may qualify for SSDI benefits. 3.  You do not have to  wait until you are discharged from ac tive duty to get SSDI benefits.  You may qualify for benefits while you are in the process of leaving the military.     4. You need not have a 10 0 percent VA disability rating to be approved for Social Security. 4.  Im pairments ar...

Social Security disability is awarded base on a claimant's limited ability to function.  It is not awarded based on diseases, but on functional limitations. The primary way Social Security evaluates your functional ability is by a detailed questionnaire that they refer to as "the ADL (Activities of Daily Living) questionnaire.  The official name of the document is the "Function Report." The Function Report is an 8- page document with Sections A-D and it contains approximately 60 questions. I understand the temptation to ignore this form (just not bother with it) or to fly through it quickly because you feel it is a waste of time.  This is a crucial mistake.  You should spend a lot of time with this form.  In fact, this form should be your constant companion for a couple of days until it is completed lovingly, comprehensively, thoughtfully and very, very completely. The Function Report will ask you things like: Do you cook your own food? Ho...