Tagged: Social Security Administration (SSA)

Social Security Launches New Expedited Disability Process for Veterans

…Fast-tracking Disability Decisions for Vets with 100% Permanent and Total Rating From a Social Security Administration News Release WASHINGTON, March 18, 2014 – Social Security claims from veterans with a Veterans Affairs Department disability compensation rating of 100 percent permanent and total have a new process that will treat their applications as high priority and issue expedited decisions. Carolyn W.… Read more

Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Drops Annual Eligibility Report Requirement

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently announced it is making the process easier for Veterans by eliminating the need for them to complete an annual Eligibility Verification Report (EVR).  The VA will implement a new process for confirming eligibility for benefits, and staff that had been responsible for processing the old form will instead focus on eliminating the compensation… Read more