Social Security Resources for Veterans and Military Families - SSA.gov
Dear Colleague,
We are committed to helping veterans, service members, and their families access Social Security benefits and services. Please share the following resources with your clients to help them understand the benefits and support available to them.
Disability benefits: Veterans may qualify for both Social Security Disability Insurance and VA disability compensation. The programs have different eligibility requirements and require separate applications. Our publication, Social Security Disability and Veterans Affairs – How Do They Compare?, explains the differences.
Expedited claims processing: Veterans with a VA disability compensation rating of 100% Permanent & Total (P&T) may receive expedited processing of their Social Security disability claim. They should identify their rating when applying.
Scam protection: Encourage your clients to review our Office of the Inspector General’s Scam Alerts and visit VSAFE.gov for information about recognizing and avoiding scams targeting veterans and their families.
Online services: Your clients can create a personal my Social Security account to review their earnings, estimate future benefits, apply for benefits, and manage their Social Security information.
Visit our Information for Military & Veterans webpage for additional benefits information and employment resources.
Thank you for helping us connect veterans, servicemembers, and their families with these resources.
Sincerely,
Nick Perrine
Chief Communications Officer
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