Denied Disable Veteran Ssdi

[Maurice]

Do one must pay enough in SSA to get SSDI? 100% Disable veteran/ Retired Disable Govt worker .

[Hollis]

Morning Chuck, I am 50% due to my hearing loss. I have a friend who is 50% PTSD and he got SSD for it, he also suggested I apply for it, but I rather ask here before I go or not go and apply.

[Chuck75]

Morning Chuck, I am 50% due to my hearing loss. I have a friend who is 50% PTSD and he got SSD for it, he also suggested I apply for it, but I rather ask here before I go or not go and apply.

The SSA's requirements for disability are different that the VA's. For SSDI, it is "all or nothing". Anyway, there is a chance that a 50% VA rating for a condition might be rated differently by SSA. Having a doctor or two say in writing that you cannot work will certainly help. SSA will also consider any non service related conditions that contribute to the overall disability.

Having said that, the SSA determination can be almost a "crap shoot", in that there is not much consistency in decisions.

Edited January 23, 2012 by Chuck75

[jmack]

Yes but if you are retired you should be good to go.