WHAT VETERANS MUST KNOW ABOUT SOCIAL SECURITY

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.

  1.   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 active 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 100 percent VA disability rating to be approved for Social Security.

4.  Impairments are covered regardless of where they occurred as long as the veteran was on active duty.  Medical conditions do not have to be directly service related. By the way, both physical and mental impairments are covered by Social Security.

Get the facts before you lose a lot of time and money based on wrong information about Social Security disability benefits.

The Forsythe Firm in Huntsville helps veterans sort through the confusing maze of Social Security regulations to receive benefits.  We help file claims, mediate with the government, complete forms, file appeals, attend hearings--Complete representation--to help veterans get their disability benefits.  No upfront cost, no obligation.  Never a fee until you win and collect past due benefits.  We will even put up the money to purchase medical records on the cases we choose to represent. (You repay us after your benefits are approved).


Our success rate working with disabled veterans is very high.

Contact the Forsythe Firm, a local firm here in Huntsville, located adjacent to Redstone Arsenal Gate 9,  at 7027 Old Madison Pike, NW, Suite 108.  Call (256) 799-0297 or (256) 431-1599.  Free, confidential consultations without obligation.

*The Forsythe Firm is not affiliated with the US Social Security Administration or the US government.  We are a professional firm, working for you and you alone. 

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