With Veterans Day upon us, Social Security is reminding of its small gesture of gratitude by prioritizing claims made by military veterans.

Jack Myers with Social Security explains the Wounded Warrior initiative gives prioritization of claims made by veterans. 

According to Myers, if active-duty service members are unable to work due to a disabling condition and continue to receive pay while in a hospital or on medical leave, they should consider applying for SSDI if their condition is expected to keep them out of work for at least a year.

A person can’t be approved for SSDI benefits if actively working and earning above substantial gainful activity level wages - $1470/month in 2023 - but if they aren’t working, we don’t have to count the wages.

The Wounded Warriors webpage is an important resource for military members who return home with injuries. Myers encourages directing the veterans in your life to www.ssa.gov/woundedwarriors.