The VA says I’m disabled, but Social Security denied my claim. Why would Social Security not consider me disabled if the VA does?

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The VA says I’m disabled, but Social Security denied my claim. Why would Social Security not consider me disabled if the VA does?

April 26, 2017claim Denied disabled I’m social security VA

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I’m disabled according to the Veteran’s Administration and I am collecting VA benefits. Can I apply for Social Security Disability benefits as well?
VA says I am disabled, so why is Social Security denying my Social Security disability claim?
VA says I am disabled. Why is Social Security denying my Social Security disability claim?

score 0 · Answer 1 · 2011-01-07T17:37:57+00:00

Social Security has very different guidelines than the VA for determining whether a disability exists, and therefore, VA’s decisions are not binding upon SSA.

The VA says I’m disabled, but Social Security denied my claim. Why would Social Security not consider me disabled if the VA does?

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