VETERAN HUNDO CLUB

sociAL SECURITY ASSISTANCE FOR VETERAN HUNDO CLUB MEMBERS

veteran hundo club now assists with Expedited Processing of Veteran’s 100% Disability Claims

The Social Security Administration provides expedited processing of disability claims filed by veterans who have a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Compensation rating of 100% Permanent & Total (P&T). We assist in your evidence and gathering processes making it streamlined for you. We now include SSI & SSDI assistance with your membership.

What do I need to know about the Veterans Affairs and Social Security programs?

As a veteran rated 100% P&T, how do I receive expedited processing from Social Security?

Both Social Security and Veterans Affairs pay disability benefits to qualifying people, but their programs, processes, and criteria for receiving benefits are different. A Veterans Affairs compensation rating of 100% P&T doesn’t guarantee that you’ll receive Social Security disability benefits. To receive disability benefits from Social Security, a person must have a severe impairment expected to last at least one year or to result in death. The impairment must be so severe that the person would be unable to perform any substantial work. NOTE: Receiving Veterans Affairs compensation will not affect your Social Security benefits.

VETERAN HUNDO CLUB SSI/SSDI ASSISTANCE

What should I do to receive expedited processing of my Social Security disability application?

If you’re a disabled veteran rated 100% P&T, you must: • Identify yourself as a “veteran rated 100% P&T” when you apply for benefits. If you apply in person or over the phone, tell the Social Security representative that you are a veteran rated 100% P&T. If you apply online, enter “Veteran 100% P&T” in the “Remarks” section of the application. • Provide Social Security with your Veterans Affairs notification letter, which verifies your rating.

How will Social Security expedite my disability claim?

After Social Security identifies you as a veteran rated 100% P&T, we’ll treat your claim as a high priority workload. We’ll rush it through the application process.

How long does the process take?

The length of time Social Security takes to make a disability decision depends on several factors, primarily: • The nature of your disability. • How quickly we get medical evidence from your doctor or other medical sources. • Whether it’s necessary to send you for a medical examination to get evidence to support your claim. You can assist by having the required information on hand when you apply.

What about veterans who live abroad?

We recognize that many of our veterans live abroad. We have similar processes in place to expedite their claims.