worriedvet asked:
I now have service connected va disability and would like to start receiving my social security. Can I receive both at the same time?
I now have service connected va disability and would like to start receiving my social security. Can I receive both at the same time?
I think so ask the Veteran’s Administration to be sure.
You can get 2 or even 3 different pension at the same time and can even work if you need to supplement your income.
Comment by Tapestry6 — March 11, 2010 @ 2:30 am
If you qualify for ss then you can get it but remember if you start taking ss at 62 you will get lower benefits then waiting till your older
Comment by opj62 — March 14, 2010 @ 3:39 am
sure!!! your will stay with the va for medical insurance until you are 65 and than you will go under medicare and tricare will become your secondary insurance company at no cost!!! also at 65 you will be required to get a new id card!!! been there and have t shirt!!!
Comment by mister ed — March 15, 2010 @ 7:12 am
As a 50% veteran myself, I happen to have friends who are drawing social security. You might benefit from an article I wrote a few months ago, dealing with how you can file and increase your VA disability compensation. Hope this helps, Greg
Click here to read it at my Associated Content webpage:
Comment by I'm Just Sayin... — March 18, 2010 @ 11:03 am
Yes you can receive Social Security disability or retirement while receiving a VA service connected disability.
Comment by ssadviceonline — March 18, 2010 @ 9:00 pm