Social Security News
‘Wounded Warriors’ Site Supports Veterans By John Johnston
Social Security’s expedited process is available Supporting veterans and active-duty members to military service members who become disabled of the military is a key part of Social Security’s mission. Our disability program has helped while on active military service on or after Oct. 1, 2001, regardless of where the disability occurs. countless wounded warriors and their loved ones. Even active-duty military who continue to Every Veterans Day, the nation collectively receive pay while in a hospital or on medical leave honors the brave people who risk their lives to protect our country. should consider applying for disability benefits if they’re unable to work due to a disabling For those who return home with injuries, Social Security is a resource they can turn to for condition. Active-duty status and receipt of military pay doesn’t necessarily prevent payment of disability benefits. Social Security’s Wounded Social Security disability benefits. Warriors website is www.socialsecurity.gov/ Although a person can’t receive Social Security woundedwarriors. disability benefits while engaging in substantial The Wounded Warriors website has answers to many commonly asked questions and provides work for pay or profit, receipt of military payments Veterans Day is Nov. 11 should never stop someone from applying for other useful information about disability benefits, including how veterans can receive expedited disability benefits from Social Security. You can learn more by visiting our veterans page processing of disability claims. at www.socialsecurity.gov/people/veterans. Benefits available through Social Security are different from those available from the Department of Veterans Affairs; they require a separate application. John Johnston is a Social Security public affairs specialist.
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