People who suffer from disabilities that prevent them from working and supporting themselves in an effective manner may be eligible for assistance from the government to help them pay for bills, rent, groceries, and other necessities. Individuals who suffer from birth disabilities, work accidents, car collisions, and other events may be eligible for disability payments.
Individuals who have served in the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, or Coast Guard have special protection in case they are injured in the service of their country. People may have been injured in battle or while performing duties required of them by their service contract. The government often provides medical treatment for injuries and rehabilitation, and will refer disabled individuals to the Office of Veteran's Affairs to claim their disability benefits.
Civilians are required to file disability claims through the Social Security Administration for benefits. Their applications are reviewed by the SSA office and workers in the administration are responsible for making the final determinations of the acceptance and denial of disability claims. Persons who have been denied benefits have the option to file appeals with the SSA and may be able to pursue legal action to gain disability coverage.
Veterans of the Armed Forces have a different system of disability applications and do not have to rely on Social Security to provide compensation for their claims. The Office of Veteran's Affairs has a different set of requirements than the SSA and has a different mode of determining benefits. The office also has a different method of determining the different levels of disability of their applicants.
Persons who have suffered disability in the service of their country often file for disability benefits from the local veteran's affairs office. Once the application and necessary paperwork has been submitted, the office typically uses a ranking system of 0-100 to rate the applicant's disability and determine whether or not he or she qualifies for government assistance. Injuries that fall on the lower end of the scale are less serious than those at the higher end, and may not be eligible for disability benefits.
If you are a veteran of the Armed Forces and suffer from disabilities that prevent you from being able to work and support yourself and your family, you may be eligible for financial support through the Veteran's Affairs office. For more information about veteran's disability claims, contact the Indianapolis veteran's disability attorneys of the Charles D. Hankey Law Office, P.C.
