Social Security Disability Archives | Farah & Farah

You have been approved to receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, but does SSDI also take into account that you may have dependent children at home that you need to support?

Fortunately, the answer is yes, although the Social Security Administration (SSA) places limitations on who is considered a dependent child and how long they can receive benefits based on your payment.

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Many veterans believe that if they have qualified for disability benefits through the Veteran’s Administration (VA) and are covered by its medical and pension program that they are not eligible to receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits.

However, that is not true. Veterans are also eligible to receive the same Social Security benefits as any other citizen who pays taxes. Many aren’t aware of this dual coverage, referred to as “concurrent eligibility.”

First, be aware that the VA and The Social Security Administration (SSA) rules for determining who is disabled are similar in some ways and very different in other ways. For instance, a veteran who suffers a service-connected physical or mental disability may find that he or she may be eligible for compensation for a “partial” disability through the VA.

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You are a Florida resident and have determined that you cannot work due to a physical or mental disability. What do you do now? The process of applying for Social Security Disability benefits can seem daunting and the process can be long and arduous.

You can go it alone or you can contact the Social Security Disability Insurance benefits attorneys at Farah & Farah to help you understand and deal with the process. Either way, here is what you will need to do and what you can expect.

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