Can I receive Social Security benefits in addition to veterans disability benefits?
Yes, you can receive both veterans disability benefits and Social Security benefits in Alaska. To be eligible, you must have a disability that is related to your military service. This is determined by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The VA must have determined that you are at least 10 percent disabled in order to receive benefits. Additionally, your Social Security benefits must be based on your own earnings record, rather than on your spouse or parent’s earnings record. If you are eligible, you will receive both veterans disability benefits and Social Security benefits, but the total amount of these benefits cannot exceed 80 percent of your pre-disability earnings. You should be aware that, because of the combined limit of 80 percent of your pre-disability earnings, the VA will reduce the amount of your disability benefits if you are also receiving Social Security benefits. In order to find out more information about your eligibility and potential benefits, contact the local VA office in Alaska or a Social Security office. You should also contact a veterans disability lawyer, who can help you navigate the process of applying for benefits and ensure you are receiving all the benefits that you are entitled to.
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