There are many military veterans who have settled in Florida. The nation owes a debt of gratitude to anyone who put their life and their health on the line to defend the United States. Unfortunately, some people who served have suffered injuries – physical and emotional – from their time in the service. It can negatively impact their ability to transition to civilian life and return to the workforce.
For people in this situation, disability benefits can be a lifeline. However, not all claims are approved. A key step in the process is the Social Security Disability interview. The Social Security Administration provides information to disabled people so they know how to proceed. It is also imperative to understand the difference between Veterans Affairs Disability and SSD.
Those seeking SSD benefits must be fully prepared from the outset regardless of their condition and how it came about. This is particularly true of veterans who could face major obstacles as they try to recover.
As a veteran, know what to expect at the SSD interview
The Social Security Administration generally conducts interviews with any applicant for SSD benefits. For a veteran, however, the questions will likely focus on their service, how they became injured or are suffering from the aftereffects of their service, and the extent of the issues they face to determine whether they should be approved.
The key with any SSD application is the person’s ability to work and their chance of recovery with applicable treatment. For example, if a person has post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), it might be due to what they experienced during their deployment. If they have a brain injury, lost limbs, burns and other injuries, this could prevent them from working.
During the interview, the medical information, evidence, what type of care they are receiving, a treating physician’s assessment, their prognosis for recovery and more will likely be discussed. Those who are going to their SSD interview should not be fearful, but they should be prepared. That includes explaining how their injuries affect their daily life, what type of work they can do, and how exerting themselves impacts them. Some veterans can have their claim expedited if their disability is categorized as 100% Permanent and Total (P&T).
Make sure to have guidance for the SSD interview
Veterans who sorely need SSD benefits should be fully aware of and prepared for every step of the process. That includes the interview. Regardless of whether the injuries are physical, mental, emotional or a combination, the process and adhering to the requirements is key. When applying for benefits, preparing for the interview or appealing a denied claim, it is useful to have comprehensive help to make sure there is a good chance for the claim to be approved, and no missteps sabotage the claim.
