New Process for Veteran Social Security Disability Claims
There is some good news for disabled veterans going through the Social Security Disability or SSI process! Effective March 17, 2014, the Social Security Administration (SSA) began expediting disability claims for veterans receiving VA service-connected disability and who have a rating of 100% “Permanent and Total” disability form the Department of Veterans Affairs. The SSA announced:
The VA rating only expedites Social Security disability claims processing and does not guarantee an allowance for disability benefits. These veterans must still meet Social Security eligibility and entitlement requirements for a disability allowance.
The expedited processing of claims will occur at levels of the disability systems (application, reconsideration, hearings, etc.). The veteran must provide the rating letter demonstrating 100% Permanent and Total disability for service-connected disabilities.
Even if the veteran has not been deemed 100% Permanently and Totally disabled for service-connected disabilities by the VA, he or she may still have the claim expedited for Wounded Warrior status.
If you need more information about a Social Security Disability/SSI, personal injury, EEOICPA, long or short-term disability, VA disability, Railroad Retirement Board disability, or a workers compensation matter, please contact the Law Offices of Tony Farmer and John Dreiser for a free case evaluation. We can be reached at (865) 584-1211 or (800) 806-4611 or through our website. Our office handles claims throughout East Tennessee, including Knoxville, Chattanooga, Kingsport, Bristol, Johnson City, Morristown, Maryville, Rogersville, Dandridge, Tazewell, New Tazewell, Jefferson City, Strawberry Plains, Sevierville, Gatlinburg, Loudon, Kingston, Halls, Maynardville, Crossville, Cookeville, Jamestown, Sweetwater, Lenoir City, Athens, Oak Ridge, Clinton, LaFollette, Lake City, Jacksboro, Bean Station, Cosby, Newport, White Pine, Mosheim, Wartburg, Sunbright, Pigeon Forge, Greeneville, Harriman, Dayton, Spring City, and Deer Lodge.