The answer: When the veteran is unable to perform his or her job duties because of a physical or mental impairment.
Under the Wounded Warrior Project, Social Security disability benefits may be available to a disabled veteran while he or she is on active duty and receiving military pay. This is because benefits are tied to the ability to perform work activity, not to the amount of money a veteran may be getting from the military. The key point is to prove that you are disabled.
Many veterans are still receiving active duty pay while they undergo the length process of a medical board review and eventual medical discharge. The Wounded Warrior provisions of Social Security allows them to apply for Social Security disability now and, if they can prove disability, to receive benefits now.
The Forsythe Firm helps disabled veterans to apply for and receive Social Security benefits. These benefits may be in addition to benefits from the VA.
There is no fee for our service unless you are approved and receive back pay or retroactive benefits. All consultations are free and without obligation.
A veteran who has received a 100 percent permanent and total VA disability rating qualifies for expedited Social Security disability claim processing. Contact us for details at (256) 799-0297.
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