How May Disabled Veterans Qualify for Social Security Disability Benefits?
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This little "quiz" may provide some interesting and helpful information for veterans who served their country and have a disability which prevents them from working in the civilian world. ANSWERS ARE FOUND AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SCREEN BELOW THE SET OF QUESTIONS.1. Are veterans covered by the US Social Security Act? (See answers below)
2. If a veteran receives a cash disability benefit from Social Security, will it reduce the VA benefit he or she receives?
3. Must an impairment be related to military service to qualify for Social Security disability benefits?
4. Will Social Security automatically accept a VA disability rating as a basis for approving additional benefits?
5. Is it correct that mental impairments such as PTSD or anxiety are not considered by Social Security in a disability claim?
6. How is a professional disability representative or advocate paid?
7. What is the maximum monthly benefit for Social Security disability?
8. Are children or dependents eligible for Social Security based on a parent's disability?
ANSWERS
1. Yes. Military service (all branches) is covered by Social Security.
2. No. Any Social Security disability benefits will be in addition to VA benefits.
3. No. A disabling impairment may or may not be related to military service.
4. Unfortunately, no. Social Security has its own application process and its own rules for disability. While they may consider the findings of the VA, those findings are not binding on Social Security.
5. No, this is not true. Social Security must consider all physical and mental impairments when deciding whether you are disabled. Mental impairments do count.
6. An advocate or representative is paid an approved fee if the claimant is approved and is paid retroactive benefits or "back pay." The fee is a percentage of the back pay only. If the advocate is eligible for Direct Pay with Social Security, the agency will deduct the fee and pay it to the representative when the back pay is settled.
7. Social Security may pay over $2,600 per month in cash benefits to qualified claimants. The exact amount of benefits will vary by individual case because of factors like age, past earnings, etc.
8. Dependents may be eligible for Social Security benefits under a parent's coverage. There are also provisions for widows and widowers who meet certain provisions.
