How Wounded Warriors can Expedite their Social Security Disability Case
The Social Security Administration has instituted special procedures to expedite the disability evaluation for wounded warriors, but there are steps that the disabled veteran can take to ensure that their disability claim is evaluated as soon as possible. The Wounded Warrior Initiative provides expedited Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for disabled veterans who became disabled while they were on active military duty on or after October 1, 2001, regardless of whether the injury or condition occurred while they were serving in the United States or out of the country. According to the Social Secuiryt Administration, the wounded warrior should: 1. Notify the SSA that their application is for a wounded warrior and that their disability occurred while they were on active duty. 2. Provide accurate information to the SSA about medical records and what military facilities provided medical service. 3. Provide the SSA with updated co...