I am a disabled veteran with ALS and have applied for service connected benefits from the VA; can I also apply to the SSA for additional benefits?
Veterans disabled with ALS are eligible to receive both VA disability benefits as well as Social Security Disability benefits. The application processes for the programs are different as are the eligibility requirements. For example, in addition to being disabled, a person must also meet certain work requirements and must have paid Social Security taxes in order to qualify for Social Security. Nevertheless, veterans are eligible to receive benefits through both programs and Social Security has a number of special rules that expedite claims for people disabled with ALS. Additional information about applying for Social Security Disability Insurance is available online at www.ssa.gov.
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