Question:
Hello Jim and thank you for your service! I was recently awarded my 100% P & T, up from 90%, and am on social security. Do I have to inform social security regarding my disability increase? Thanks in advance for your help.
Jim's Reply:
If you are collecting your Social Security Retirement benefits, no...you do not have to notify the SSA. If you're collecting SSI, a means tested benefit, the increased money may put you over the limit for that benefit.
There are a lot of veterans out there who collect either SSDI or their SSA regular retirement benefit and a 100% VA disability benefit. There are some who see this as 'double-dipping' your federal government but any attempts to change the laws always fail.
Enjoy your benefits.