On this Memorial Day, Social Security is reminding the public of the programs they have to honor those that have served in the armed forces.

Jack Myers with Social Security says they focus on the families of those heroes and their though benefits for widows, widowers, and dependent children. Myers also adds they recognize veterans that may be eligible for survivors benefits.

According to Myers, if a military member has been injured, claims through Social Security will be expedited and outlines what you need to do to get that process going...

Myers notes an example of an expedited claim would be a veteran that has a 100-percent permanent and total compensation rating from the US Department of Veterans Affairs. They also expedite disability claims for military service members who became disabled while on active duty after October 1, 2001. 

You can learn more by visiting socialsecurity.gov/survivors or socialsecurity.gov/woundedwarriors.