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What is Social Security Disability and Who Qualifies?

August 9, 2023
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) refers to a program administered by the Social Security Administration (SSA) that provides financial assistance to individuals who are unable to work due to a severe disability. The program is designed to provide income support to those who have paid into the Social Security system through payroll taxes and have a qualifying disability. To be eligible for Social Security Disability benefits, you must meet the following criteria:
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Step 1: Preparation

  • Your DD-214 or other separation documents.
  • Your service treatment records.
  • Medical evidence (including doctor's reports, X-rays, and medical test results) related to your illness or injury. 

Step 2: Submitting the VA Claim 

Step 3: The VA Claim Under Review 

Step 4: The Gathering of Evidence & the VA Evidence Review Process 

Step 5: The VA Decision 

Step 6: The VA Notification is Prepared 

Your VA Disability Claim decision packet, in its entirety, is now prepared to be mailed to you.   This step usually takes around 7-14 business days.

Step 7: The VA Decision is Sent 

​The VA will send you a packet by U.S. mail that includes details of the decision on your claim. Please allow 7 to 10 business days for your packet to arrive before contacting the VA.

Step 8: VA Claim is Approved 

When you receive your decision notice, if it shows at least a 10% disability rating, you'll get your first payment within 15 days. The VA pays you either by direct deposit or check. If you don't get a payment after 15 days, please call the Veterans help line at 800-827-1000, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. ET.
As for the ongoing disability payments, you’re probably wondering, “When do I get paid?”.   VA payment benefits are paid the first business day of the following month. If the first business day occurs on a non-business day, weekend or a holiday, VA benefits will be paid on the last business day prior to the first of the month.

Step 9: VA Claim Denied 

Once a decision is made by the VA, the VA considers your case completed.  
What is the possibility of your claim being denied?  Today, 31 percent of claims are denied—and 60 percent of those denials are in error.   Please note Step 10 below. If you disagree with the disability rating you receive, you can reopen your claim by filing an appeal.
Infographic of the 10 steps in the Veterans Disability Claim Process

Step 10: Contact an Accredited VA Lawyer 

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