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1. • • You can receive VA service-connected disability compensation and SSDI 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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   Do Social Security & VA pay disability benefits?

   • Social Security and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) pay disability benefits to eligible people and their qualified dependents. However, the programs, processes, and criteria for receiving benefits are very different. Each agency must follow its own definition and requirements.

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   Do veterans qualify for VA disability benefits?

   • To qualify for disability benefits through the VA, a Veteran must show a service-connected disabling condition that was incurred or aggravated by military service. The VA pays benefits on a graduated scale based on the degree of a Veteran’s disability, ranging from 10 to 100%, in 10% increments.

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   Can a veteran draw both VA and SSA benefits?

   • Veterans may be permitted to draw both VA and SSA benefits, but depending on the SSA program you enroll in, you may or may not have your Social Security benefit amount reduced dollar-for-dollar by the amount of your VA disability pay (subject to a small exemption).

   How VA Disability Pay Affects SSA Pay - Veteran.com

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   Can a veteran use SSI/SSDI to supplement VA health services?

   • They may also use the Medicaid and Medicare health benefits that come with SSI/SSDI to supplement VA health services. The definition of disability and application process is different for SSA and VA disability benefits, and Veterans may begin receiving SSA benefits while they are waiting on a VA benefit decision.

   SSA and VA Disability Benefits: Tips for Veterans

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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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   How much disability can a veteran get?

   • Check with the Social Security Administration for the most current guidelines. The VA awards disability percentages in groups of 10, so from 0-10%, 20%, 30%, etc., on a graduating scale, as the VA official site terms it. Veterans can never be awarded more than 100% disability.

   How VA Disability Pay Affects SSA Pay - Veteran.com

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3. www.military.net › va-disability-rates2024 & 2025 VA Disability Rates: A Comprehensive Guide

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   2 days ago · Eligibility for VA Disability Benefits. Understanding Disability Ratings. How Dependents Affect VA Disability Rates. 2024 VA Disability Rates. Base Rates for 10%-20% Disability. Rates for 30%-100% Disability. 2025 VA Disability Rates: A Comprehensive Guide. 2025 VA Disability Pay Chart.

4. www.ssa.gov › people › veteransInformation for Military & Veterans | SSA

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5. strategicveteran.org › social-security-disabilitySocial Security & VA Disability Benefits for Veterans ...

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   Dec 27, 2019 · Military retirement pay and VA disability pay are entirely separate. Military retirement is a pension that is based on your years of service. VA disability pay is based on your disabilities that impact your life after leaving the military.

6. www.ssa.gov › pubs › EN-64-125Social Security Disability and Veterans - The United States ...

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   To qualify for disability benefits through the VA, a Veteran must show a service-connected disabling condition that was incurred or aggravated by military service. The VA pays benefits on a graduated scale based on the degree of a Veteran’s disability, ranging from 10 to 100%, in 10% increments.

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7. veteran.com › va-disability-ssa-paymentsHow VA Disability Pay Affects SSA Pay - Veteran.com

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   Nov 2, 2022 · SSDI and SSI are federal programs, not limited to the military. VA disability compensation is limited to service members, but some VA benefits are payable for spouses, caregivers, and other family members. VA disability ratings may be reviewed and adjusted if the condition (s) get better or worse.

8. veteransnavigator.org › article › 13020Social Security Disability Benefits for Military and Veterans

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   Social Security and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) pay disability benefits to eligible people and their qualified dependents. However, the programs, processes, and criteria for receiving benefits are very different.

9. www.va.gov › HOMELESS › ssvfSSA and VA Disability Benefits: Tips for Veterans

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   Connecting Veterans with Social Security Administration (SSA) disability benefits is a critical step to increasing income stability for Veterans and their families, as well as providing health insurance for those who may not qualify for Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care.