There seems to be misinformation concerning how Social Security treats active duty military pay in relation to Social Security disability claims. The Wounder Warrior provisions of Social Security are quite different from the way civilian claims work.
In the case of veterans, receiving active duty military pay does not necessarily disqualify the veteran for Social Security disability benefits. The key is not how much pay the service member is receiving. The key is, is he or she able to perform the job? If not, disability benefits may be approved by Social Security.
As all vets know, it can take the military months to discharge a disabled service member. Review boards and other processes can take a long time. While this is gong on, the service member may be eligible to receive Social Security disability, even though he/she has not yet been discharged.
Receiving Social Security benefits does not reduce any VA benefits. A disabled veteran may qualify for both VA disability (or pension) and Social Security disability at the same time.
If there are dependents, they may also be eligible for benefits from Social Security. Dependent children are usually eligible if they are age 19 or under and still attending school (up through the high school level).
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