Each day in the United States, soldiers return home from service overseas with injuries and conditions that leave them unable to work. This raises numerous questions about what benefits they may qualify for through Social Security Disability programs.
According to an article from The Chief Leader, the Social Security Administration (SSA) gives notable exceptions to service members throughout the approval process of a claim. This means that service members may receive faster processing of a claim than other citizens.
Others wonder, “Can a service member’s family be eligible for Social Security benefits?” The answer is most certainly yes under certain circumstances.
Service members who have become disabled are encouraged by the SSA to begin the application process as soon as possible. The agency would also like to remind soldiers that active-duty status and continuing to receive military pay does not necessarily eliminate their ability to collect disability benefits if they cannot work.
It is important to remember that the SSA and Department of Veterans Affairs are separate government entities offering different programs.
The Social Security Disability Attorneys with Newlin Disability recognize how confusing the process of receiving benefits as a service member can be for veterans and soldiers. The firm suggests discussing your options with an attorney if you have been in the military, cannot work, and are considering applying for Social Security Disability benefits.
