ptsd Va Disability And Social Security Disabilty

[stony105]

hello, quick question. i am drawing 50% for ptsd and when i applied for social security disability they said i made to much from v,a., isthis true?

[jbasser]

For SSDI, no way. Your VA comp does not and will not affect SSDI.

On the other hand, if you filed for SSI which is not SSDI then it does effect it.

J

[Notorious Kelly]

Stony,

JBasser is correct; you probably confused SSI with SSDI.

VA disability can only help your SSDI case- not hurt it.

Thank you for your service!

[Guest]

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a monthly benefit for people who have worked in the past and paid Social Security taxes. SSDI benefits are paid to people who are unable to work for a year or more because of their disability. As long as you paid into Social Security, you should qualify.

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a Federal assistance program designed to provide income to aged, blind, or disabled people who have limited assets with which to support themselves. It is income based and if you are a disabled veteran rated 50% or above then you make too much money for SSI.

[stony105]

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a monthly benefit for people who have worked in the past and paid Social Security taxes. SSDI benefits are paid to people who are unable to work for a year or more because of their disability. As long as you paid into Social Security, you should qualify.

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a Federal assistance program designed to provide income to aged, blind, or disabled people who have limited assets with which to support themselves. It is income based and if you are a disabled veteran rated 50% or above then you make too much money for SSI.

thanks everyone

[Cpl. B]

So with that being said, should one wait on a VA decision on their claims before applying for SSDI? Or should you start the SSDI application process at the same time?

Cpl. B

[Guest]

So with that being said, should one wait on a VA decision on their claims before applying for SSDI? Or should you start the SSDI application process at the same time?

If you are not working apply now.