Social Security Disability and Veterans
www.ssa.gov › pubs › EN-64-125Social Security Administration (SSA) and the . Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) administer programs that pay disability benefits to eligible individuals. The differences between the programs these agencies administer can be confusing. Each agency must follow its own definition of disability, as directed by laws drafted by Congress. Therefore, an individual
Social Security for Disabled Veterans | DisabilitySecrets
www.disabilitysecrets.com › topics › social-securitySeverely disabled veterans are able to collect Social Security disability benefits in addition to veterans disability benefits. Veterans who worked and paid Social Security taxes long enough (in either military or nonmilitary jobs) can collect Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). Veterans who did not, but who have low income and low assets, can collect Supplemental Security Income, unless their VA benefits put them over the income limit for SSI.
Information for Military & Veterans | SSA
www.ssa.gov › people › veteransThe VA pays disability compensation to veterans who have a service-connected disability resulting from a condition that was incurred during or aggravated by active military service. SSDI and VA disability compensations are not affected by each other, so you may be eligible to receive both. However, you must apply for them separately. It may be possible to also qualify for SSI, depending on income and resources.