Unfortunately, disabled veterans sometimes get wrong information, even from Social Security.
Sometimes,
we have known of disabled veterans being told, in effect, that they
cannot apply for Social Security disability benefits because they are still receiving
military pay, or "still working." However, the Wounded Warrior program
permits disabled vets to apply for disability when they
are receiving active duty pay if they are on medical leave, performing
restricted duties or under therapy in a military treatment facility.
Social Security's website states the following:
Active duty status and receipt of military
pay does not, in itself, necessarily prevent payment of Social Security
disability benefits. Receipt of military payments should never stop
you from applying for disability benefits from Social Security. If you
are receiving treatment at a military medical facility and working in a
designated therapy program, or on limited duty, the government will
evaluate your work activity to determine your eligibility benefits.
Even
if you are told by someone at a Social Security office that you do not
qualify for disability benefits, check this with another qualified
source. Social Security personnel are generally well trained, hard
working and well meaning individuals who do excellent work. But, like
in all other areas of life,
mistakes are made. That's why you have attorneys and advocates to
assist you with protecting your rights under the Social Security Act and
to make sure that you get all the benefits you are entitled to, even
when a mistake is made.
If
you need to just check out a Social Security disability claim, or
appeal an unfavorable decision, please feel free to contact the Forsythe
Firm here in Huntsville for a no cost, no obligation discussion. (256)
799-0297.
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