Veterans Day is on Monday, November 11, 2024. We honor all veterans who served our country and risked their lives to protect us.
If you know a veteran, please let them know about our Military and Veterans webpage at www.ssa.gov/people/veterans .
On that page, we have information about Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits for veterans, including:
- How SSDI benefits are different from benefits available through the Department of Veterans Affairs and require a separate application.
- How we expedite the processing of Social Security disability claims for service members.
- Answers to questions asked about Social Security.
Some active-duty military service members are unable to work due to a disabling condition but continue to receive pay while in a hospital or on medical leave. They should consider applying for SSDI. Active-duty status and receipt of military pay doesn’t necessarily prevent payment of SSDI benefits.