Social Security Vs Veterans Benefits
Expediting Veteran's Disability Claims
Recognizing their service to the country, the social security administration has instituted procedures for expediting claims of disabled military personnel. The benefits available from Social Security are different from those from the Department of Veterans Affairs and require a separate application.
The expedited process is used for military personnel who become disabled while on active duty on or after October 1, 2001, regardless of where the disability occurs.
Persons may apply for disability benefits at any time while in military status or after discharge, whether they are still hospitalized, in a rehabilitation program, or undergoing out-patient treatment. Active duty status and receipt of military pay does not necessarily prevent payment of disability benefits.
If you believe you qualify, you should apply as soon as possible. You may apply online at VA_BENEFITS , in person at your local office, or by telephoning 1-800-772-1213. If you are hard of hearing or deaf, the TTY number is 1-800-325-0778.
For further information please see the SSA Website.
To learn more about Social Security Disability issues please see our website and click on Social Security disability lawyer at G&B Website/social-security
![BlogSearch.com](<A HREF="http://www.blog-search.com"> <IMG SRC="http://www.blog-search.com/images/smallbutton.gif" WIDTH=80 HEIGHT=15 BORDER=0 ALT="Blog Search: The Source for Blogs"></A>...){kind=link}