Ssd Plus Va

[vwclyde1]

I have been receiving ssd for lower back disorder since 2008 (100%) have not worked since. My claim for lower back disorder (spine) is in the development stage with VA.

If I am granted my claim how does it affect my SSD?

Do I report my rating to SSD?

What is the advantage of reporting it? What other benefits will I receive?

thanks

[hawkfire27]

Hi vwclyde1

There is no need to report your VA comp to the SSA. It is not considered income, it is compensation.

When my husband rang to tell them, they kind of just said "that's nice".

Make sure you have reported your years of military service to SSA though as this can effect you SSD. Years of service can be applied SS credits, which can raise the amount of SSD you get.

Like other have said, try and get copies of your SSDI decision and use this as a basis for TDIU.

I have been receiving ssd for lower back disorder since 2008 (100%) have not worked since. My claim for lower back disorder (spine) is in the development stage with VA.

If I am granted my claim how does it affect my SSD?

Do I report my rating to SSD?

What is the advantage of reporting it? What other benefits will I receive?

thanks

Edited March 23, 2011 by hawkfire27

[vwclyde1]

Hi vwclyde1

There is no need to report your VA comp to the SSA. It is not considered income, it is compensation.

When my husband rang to tell them, they kind of just said "that's nice".

Make sure you have reported your years of military service to SSA though as this can effect you SSD. Years of service can be applied SS credits, which can raise the amount of SSD you get.

Like other have said, try and get copies of your SSDI decision and use this as a basis for TDIU.

thanks for the advise