DISABLED VETERANS: DON'T OVERLOOK SOCIAL SECRITY DISABILITY (SSDI)

Recently disabled veterans are especially good candidates to receive Social Security Disability (SSDI) benefits.

SSDI benefits are payable in addition to any VA benefits the veteran receives.

Social Security, however, has a totally different application process,different set of rules and different procedures than the Veterans Administration.  You must apply with Social Security and submit evidence of disability under their rules.

The maximum monthly SSDI benefit in 2017 is $2,687.  Your actual benefit will depend on a number of factors.

Veterans may be entitled to collect SSDI benefits from the date they became unable to perform their military duties--in many cases, even while they received active duty pay.

While veterans don't necessarily have to have 100 percent VA disability ratings to get SSDI benefits, those who do may be entitled to special expedited processing.

The Forsythe Firm in Huntsville is veteran friendly and veteran experienced.  We have worked with hundreds of veterans over the years and have an excellent track record with SSDI claims.

We will never charge you a fee until your benefits have been approved AND you have collected past due benefits or "back pay."  If you are not approved, or if you do not receive back pay, there cannot be a fee associated with our work.  You pay only for success.

We are located next to Redstone Arsenal, directly across from the Bridge Street Town Center--at the intersection of Old Madison Pike and Governors West in Huntsville.  Call us for a free initial consultation, or just to ask any questions you may have.  (256) 799-0297.

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