Can you draw both VA disability and Social Security?
Aria Murphy 
En español | Yes, military veterans who become disabled during their service can collect disability benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA) and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) disability compensation at the same time.
How much does a spouse add to VA disability?
30 – 60% Disability (With Children)
| Dependent Status | 30% | 50% |
|---|---|---|
| Veteran with Two Parents and Child | $560.35 | $1,103.04 |
| Add for Each Additional Child Under Age 18 | $26.00 | $43.00 |
| Each Additional Schoolchild Over Age 18 | $84.00 | $140.00 |
| Additional for A/A spouse | $48.00 | $81.00 |
Can the VA take away 100 permanent and Total disability?
Permanent and Total Disability If VA rates you as permanently and totally disabled, your disability rating should not be reduced. Permanent and Total Disability means your service-connected condition is 100 percent disabling with no chance of improving.
Can a veteran get 100% VA disability and Social Security?
The VA does offer Total Disability Individual Unemployability benefits to veterans that can’t work. These benefits pay the same as a 100% rating, but you do not have to obtain a 100% rating to be eligible. Veterans can receive both Individual Unemployability and Social Security Disability at the same time.
Do you get VA DIC and Social Security?
If you prove to VA that you are entitled to DIC benefits, you should draw your benefit from Social Security and your DIC benefit as well. This is the way it should be. Deceased veterans earned both the DIC benefit and the Social Security benefit through their work and their military service. Is it too late for me to file for DIC benefits?
Can a veteran get Social Security and disability at the same time?
Yes. The VA does offer Total Disability Individual Unemployability benefits to veterans that can’t work. These benefits pay the same as a 100% rating, but you do not have to obtain a 100% rating to be eligible. Veterans can receive both Individual Unemployability and Social Security Disability at the same time.
What happens if your VA compensation rating is 100%?
A VA compensation rating of 100% Permanent and Total does not guarantee that you will receive Social Security disability benefits. To be approved for Social Security benefits, you must meet Social Security’s definition of “disability.”.
