Social Security Disability Benefits for Wounded Warriors
In honor of the Veterans of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, the Social Security Administration has improved the process of applying for and receiving a Social Security decision for wounded veterans. To be eligible for expedited processing of your disability claim you must have become disabled while on active military service on or after October 1, 2001.
The Social Security Administration has made several improvements to aid claimants whose disabilities occurred during active duty. The Social Security Administration is now working with the Department of Veterans Affairs to speed up the gathering of medical evidence. A new website has been created for disabled veterans: http://www.ssa.gov/woundedwarriors/.
You can apply for benefits even if you are receiving veterans' benefits or are currently hospitalized or in a rehabilitation program. The Social Security Disability lawyers at Berger and Green have represented wounded warriors whose claims have been expedited.
If you are disabled due to an injury that occurred while on active duty abroad or in the United States, contact the Social Security Disability Lawyers at Berger and Green. Our Social Security Disability and SSI Attorneys can assist you with any of the following types of claims:
- Social Security Disability Claims or SSD
- Physical Disability Claims
- Mental Disability Claims
- Supplemental Security Income or SSI
- Veterans Benefits
- Please contact us if you or a loved one is disabled from any of the following conditions:
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Amputation
- Paralysis
- Back Injury
- Chronic Pain
- Burn Injuries
- Shoulder Injury
- Knee Injury
- Arm or Hand Injuries
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