Are you a Hillsborough County renter having housing problems? Help is available! Show The Hillsborough County Housing Stability Program provides Hillsborough tenants the knowledge, resources, and services to effectively, efficiently, and amicably solve their disputes with their landlords outside the court system. The Legal Information Center is a free program to provide information to people who are representing themselves in Family Law cases in Hillsborough County. Get the information you need to make an informed decision about your case. Upcoming Legal ClinicsLegal Education Training: ExpungementDecember 13, 8:00 am - 10:00 am Bay Area Legal Services’ attorneys will be on-site teaching monthly legal education trainings on various legal topics. Apply for ServicesIf you live or have a case in Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas or Sarasota counties, we may be able to help. How do I apply? Am I eligible? Individuals who have a disability and meet medical criteria may qualify for Social Security Administration disability benefits under these two programs:
Some Wounded Warriors and Veterans who have a Compensation Rating of 100% Permanent and Total (P&T) may expedite the processing of their disability claims. Social Security Disability Insurance pays benefits to disabled Soldiers and certain members of their Family if the Soldier is "insured," meaning the Soldier worked long enough and paid Social Security taxes. While eligibility for Social Security disability is based on prior work under Social Security, SSI disability payments are made on the basis of financial need. Children may qualify for disability benefits under either the Social Security program or the SSI program. The effect of military service can be profound and lasting. There are a number of financial, social, and health issues that result from military service. The definition of disability under Social Security is different than other programs. Disability under Social Security is based on an individual's inability to work. An individual is considered disabled under Social Security rules if the individual cannot do work that the Service member did before and the Social Security Administration decides that the individual cannot adjust to other work because of their medical condition(s). The disability must also last or be expected to last for at least one year or to result in death. By law, Social Security has a very strict definition, to be found disabled:
While some programs give money to people with partial disability or short-term disability, Social Security does not (Disability Planner to determine eligibility). Social Security program rules assume that working Families have access to other resources to provide support during periods of short-term disabilities, including workers' compensation, insurance, savings, and investments. For most people, the medical requirements for disability payments are the same under both the Social Security Disability Insurance and SSI programs, and disability is determined by the same process. Social Security Disability Insurance program. In addition to meeting Social Security's definition of disability, the individual must have worked long enough--and recently enough--under Social Security to qualify for disability benefits. In general, to get disability benefits, the individual must meet two different earnings tests: 1. A "recent work" test based on the individual's age at the time the Service member became disabled; and 2. A "duration of work" test to show that the Service member worked long enough under Social Security. Certain blind workers have to meet only the "duration of work" test. The table below shows the rules for how much work the individual needs for the "recent work" test based on the Service member’s age when the disability began. The rules in this table are based on the calendar quarter in which the individual turned or will turn a certain age. The calendar quarters are: First Quarter: January 1 through March 31
The following table shows examples of how much work you need to meet the "duration of work test" if you become disabled at various selected ages. For the "duration of work" test, your work does not have to fall within a certain period of time. NOTE: This table does not cover all situations. "Duration of Work" Test
Application: You may apply for disability benefits at any time while in military status or after discharge, whether you are still hospitalized, in a rehabilitation program, or undergoing out-patient treatment in a military or civilian medical facility. You may apply online at https://www.ssa.gov/people/veterans/, in person at the nearest Social Security office, by mail, or by telephone. You may call 1-800-772-1213 to schedule an appointment. If you are deaf or hard of hearing, you may call our TTY number, 1-800-325-0778. We also have a " disability starter kit " available online to help you complete your application. Some of the documents you may need to provide:
For a complete list of information that may be needed click here. Expedited Claim: Military Service members can receive expedited processing of disability claims from Social Security. The expedited process is used for military Service members who have a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Compensation rating of 100 percent Permanent & Total (P&T). Benefits available through Social Security are different than those from the Department of Veterans Affairs and require a separate application. If you're a disabled Veteran rated 100% P&T, you must: Identify yourself as a "Veteran rated 100% P & T" when you apply for benefits. If you apply in person or over the phone, tell the Social Security representative that you are a Veteran rated 100 percent P & T. If you apply online, enter "Veteran 100% P&T" in the "Remarks" section of the application; and Provide Social Security with your Veterans Affairs notification letter which verifies our rating. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Program: SSI is a program run by Social Security that pays monthly checks to the elderly, the blind, and people with disabilities who have very limited resources and income. Individuals who receive SSI also usually receive food stamps and Medicaid. There is no online application for SSI. To apply for SSI benefits:
For more information, please visit the Social Security Disability webpage maintained by the Social Security Administration: Information for Wounded Warriors and Veterans Who Have a
Compensation Rating of 100% Permanent & Total (P&T): Social Security Disability Benefits Handbook (PDF format): Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Benefits Handbook (PDF format): Social Security Quick Calculator: Social Security Calculators for Retirement, Disability and Survivor Benefits Estimate: Office of Disability Employment Policy: How much Social Security does a 100 disabled veteran get?The average SSDI benefit in September 2022 was $1,363 a month. VA disability compensation is determined by the rating the agency assigns to your condition. In 2022 payments for a veteran with no spouse or children can range from $152.64 per month for a 10 percent disability to $3,332.06 for a 100 percent disability.
How much extra Social Security Do veterans get?For every $300 in active duty basic pay, you are credited with an additional $100 in earnings up to a maximum of $1,200 a year. If you enlisted after Sep. 7, 1980, and didn't complete at least 24 months of active duty or your full tour, you may not be able to receive the additional earnings.
Do veterans get extra Social Security?Since 1957, if you had military service earnings for active duty (including active duty for training), you may have extra Social Security wage credits added to your earnings record.
Is Social Security for 100 disabled veterans taxable?If you receive Supplemental Security Income benefits, those benefits are not taxable. However, if you receive Social Security Disability Insurance benefits, those benefits may be taxable if you receive income from other sources and if that income places you above a particular income threshold.
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