Social Security Disability for Wounded Warriors
While the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) does offer disability benefits for wounded military service members, the Social Security Administration (SSA) also offers disability benefits for those individuals who suffer from disabling conditions. Military service members, if found to be disabled by both government institutions, are eligible to collect benefits from both the SSA and VA.
Due to their military status, active duty and veteran service members can receive expedited processing of their social security disability claim if they became disabled while on active military duty on or after October 1, 2001, regardless of where the disability occurred. Generally, the disability process in South Carolina takes three years from the start of the initial application to the final appeal to the administrative law judge. In an effort to reward those individuals who proudly serve our country through active duty in the military, the SSA accelerates this process. Of course, every case is different, and depending on the complexity of your disability claims, the process still may take some time to be resolved.
In addition to receiving expedited processing through Wounded Warriors, the SSA may also allow you to continue some active duty work and apply for disability benefits at the same time, as long as the work is not deemed “substantial.” However, certain changes in your duties or work status may affect your ability to collect benefits.
If you are an active military service member or veteran who is disabled and would like to file an expedited social security disability claim under Wounded Warriors, contact Hamilton & Associates, LLC today. While the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) does offer disability benefits for wounded military service members, the Social Security Administration (SSA) also offers disability benefits for those individuals who suffer from disabling conditions. Military service members, if found to be disabled by both government institutions, are eligible to collect benefits from both the SSA and VA.
Due to their military status, active duty and veteran service members may be able receive expedited processing of their social security disability claim if they became disabled while on active military duty on or after October 1, 2001, regardless of where the disability occurred. Generally, the disability process in South Carolina takes three years from the start of the initial application to the final appeal to the administrative law judge. In an effort to reward those individuals who proudly serve our country through active duty in the military, the SSA accelerates this process. Of course, every case is different, and depending on the complexity of your disability claims, the process still may take some time to be resolved.
In addition to receiving expedited processing through Wounded Warriors, the SSA may also allow you to continue some active duty work and apply for disability benefits at the same time, as long as the work is not deemed "substantial." However, certain changes in your duties or work status may affect your ability to collect benefits.
If you are an active military service member or veteran who is disabled and would like to file an expedited social security disability claim under Wounded Warriors,
contact Hamilton & Associates, LLC today.
