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ADVANTAGE OF VETERANS IN SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY CLAIMS

The government encourages disabled veterans to apply for Social Security disability benefits.

Veterans with at least 70 percent VA disability have an advantage with Social Security.

First, another government agency (the Veteran's Administration) has examined their claims and found them to have a significant medical disability.  While Social Security is not bound by the VA's finding, it is a good indication of disability, since the VA rules are similiar to Social Security's rules.

Second, the military provides extensive medical evaluations and treatment.  Thus, there are excellent medical records available to support an SSDI claim.

Third, if the veteran has a 100 percent permanent and total VA rating, Social Security will expedite the application process so that a faster decision can be made.

A note of caution is in order here:  Social Security will deny most applications at the initial level.  An appeal is usually required for a claim to be approved.  This is also true for veterans.

When pursuing your SSDI appeal, you want a firm that has the knowledge, experience and resources to vigorously advocate for your approval.  You also want a firm that has handled veterans disability cases and knows the ropes.  

Our firm handles hundreds of veterans disability cases with a solid success rate.  In fact, we will never charge a fee unless you win your claim with past due benefits from the government.  Consultations are free and without obligation.
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The Forsythe Firm
7027 Old Madison Pike NW
Suite 100
"Across from Bridge Street"
Huntsville, AL 35806
PHONE (256) 799-0297

Serving north Alabama and middle Tennessee

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