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     • You can receive VA service-connected disability compensation and Social Security disability insurance at the same time since neither program is needs-based and they are not offset —meaning the amount you get won't be reduced or otherwise influenced by other income (or each other).
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   Can I get disability benefits from both VA and Social Security?

   • It is possible to receive disability benefits from both the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Social Security. However you must file separate applications and the criteria for each program is different. You may find that you qualify for disability benefits through one program but not the other.

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   Can you get Social Security disability if you have a high VA rating?

   • So even if you've been approved for disability through the VA, you won't automatically be approved for Social Security disability. In practice, however, veterans with high VA disability ratings are more likely to have medical evidence strong enough to qualify them for Social Security disability.

   Can I Get Social Security Disability With a 100% VA Rating

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   Do I need a VA disability rating?

   • With or without the benefit reduction, it can be helpful to have a VA disability rating established when you apply for SSA benefits such as SSDI or Social Security Income payments. Not in every case, but in some very important circumstances this can be a big help. Why?

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   Does a 100% VA disability qualify for SSI?

   • Social Security administers two disability programs, SSDI and SSI, that are available to veterans who are no longer able to work as a result of their condition. Veterans may be eligible for both VA and Social Security benefits, but it's not a guarantee that having even a 100% VA disability rating will qualify you for SSDI or SSI.

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   Are veterans eligible for SSI/SSDI?

   • Veterans may be eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), in conjunction with, or as an alternative to VA disability compensation. They may also use the Medicaid and Medicare health benefits that come with SSI/SSDI to supplement VA health services.

   SSA and VA Disability Benefits: Tips for Veterans

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   Does social security consider VA service-connected disability ratings?

   • Since 2017, Social Security doesn't have to take into account VA service-connected disability ratings when determining whether a veteran is disabled under Social Security's definition. Before then, the agency did generally give certain special consideration ("weight") to veterans who had a high VA disability rating, like 100%.

   Can I Get Social Security Disability With a 100% VA Rating

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   Nov 15, 2023 · Does Social Security Have to Give Me Disability If I Have a 100% Disability Rating from the VA? Since 2017, Social Security doesn't have to take into account VA service-connected disability ratings when determining whether a veteran is disabled under Social Security's definition.

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   Social Security pays disability benefits through two programs: the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program and the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program. SSDI is for workers and certain family members if they worked long enough and recently enough to be eligible for benefits.

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   Sep 25, 2023 · VA disability benefits aren't based on income, so you can receive VA disability compensation and SSDI at the same time. If you're eligible for both, try to qualify for VA disability compensation and SSDI since they generally pay more substantial benefits than VA pension and SSI.

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   Veterans may be eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), in conjunction with, or as an alternative to VA disability compensation. They may also use the Medicaid and Medicare health benefits that come with SSI/SSDI to supplement VA health services.

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   Can I qualify for Social Security disability benefits if I get veterans’ benefits? It is possible to receive disability benefits from both the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Social Security. However you must file separate applications and the criteria for each program is different.

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   Oct 12, 2022 · If you got a decision notice from us that confirms your disability rating (the rating that measures the severity of your disability), you may be able to get disability compensation or benefits. Find out what benefits you can get.

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    Dec 24, 2022 · Some veterans who possess a VA rating of 100% permanent and total disability may qualify for expedited Social Security claims. Be sure to ask about this when applying for SSA options and make sure you self-identify on all application paperwork as a 100%-VA rated disabled veteran.