SSDI /SSA and VA DISABILITY

Do veterans qualify for SSI/SSDI benefits?

The VA pays disability compensation to veterans who have a service-connected disability resulting from a condition that was incurred during or aggravated by active military service.

SSDI and VA disability compensations are not affected by each other, so you may be eligible to receive both.

However, you must apply for them separately. It may be possible to also be eligible for SSI, depending on income and resources.

If you have a VA disability compensation rating of 100% Permanent & Total (P&T) (Expedited Processing of Veteran’s 100% Disability Claims) OR if you develop a disability while on active military service on or after October 1, 2001 (Disability Benefits for Wounded Warriors), you may be eligible for expedited claim processing. We usually identify veterans automatically. However, in rare instances, a veteran may need to self-identify and provide the VA notification letter as proof.

sited:https://www.ssa.gov/people/veterans