Question:
I am a military widow My husband served in the Army and died May 11, 2011. I receive his retirement from the military and VA. My questions is: Can I receive my husbands disability from Social Security and if so how do i go about getting it. Because of my own resources, I can't get anything across to anyone. I was denied my benefits from Social Security but was told I could collect my husband's disability. he was on disabillity for 22 years. Please help me with this matter. Thank you.
Jim's Reply:
It doesn't sound as if you've actually applied for SSA benefits? Your narrative isn't clear on that. I think the very best thing you can do is to visit you nearest SSA office in person and ask them to review all this with you.