In May our nation celebrates Memorial Day to honor military service members who have given their lives for our country.

Social Security is reminding families who have lost loved ones that Social Security benefits may be payable to surviving family members including spouses and children. Jack Myers with Social Security notes they also recognize and support our wounded warriors.

Social Security disability benefits can help financially if you are unable to return to work. Myers says as a thank you for your service, Social Security expedites disability claims through its Wounded Warrior initiative if you became disabled while on active military service on or after October 1, 2001. They also expedite your disability claim if you have a VA Compensation Rating of 100% Permanent & Total. 

Myers encourages veterans and their families to check out its new fact sheet - “Social Security Disability and Veterans Affairs Disability -How do They Compare?”

Learn more about disability programs, the expedited claims process, and other info for veterans at: www.ssa.gov/people/veterans/. Find the fact sheet and more at www.ssa.gov/pubs, then type “Veterans” in the filter box.