Question:
Evening Jim, I'm 100% Permanent for multiple service related injuries (T.B.I., scars (shrapnel), PTSD, tinnitus, sleep apnea, hearing loss, back related issues, wrist, knees,...etc...all related to time in Iraq and Afghan). Would I qualify for Social Security Disability, as well? I do work full time too...manage to, anyway. If I do qualify, how do I go about doing that? Would it be better for my VSO to that, or do I need to do that? Thanks for any insight, Brother.
Jim's Reply:
You bet you're eligible. Be warned that the SSA disability system is greatly different than the VA disability system and it isn't an automatic award. Click https://www.ssa.gov/disability/disability.html