Veterans Day is acknowledged nationwide as a day to honor all servicemen and women who risked their lives serving the country. In light of this, the Social Security Administration offers helpful resources relating to Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits for veterans on their official webpage at ssa.gov/people/veterans. Key information includes how the benefits offered by SSDI differ from those available through the Department of Veterans Affairs and thus require a unique application, and the accelerated processing of Social Security disability claims for service members.

Certain active-duty military service members despite being unable to work due to disabilities continue receiving pay while under hospital care or on medical leave. For such individuals, applying for SSDI might be an option to consider. With active-duty status, the receipt of military pay doesn’t deter from payment of SSDI benefits. The military and veterans webpage is designed such that it is easy to share over social mediums and amongst family and friends. For further information and queries, the Ashland Social Security district manager, LeDUSTA ABNER, can be reached at (866) 269-3993.

For questions regarding Employment Development Department (EDD) services, please visit eddcaller.com, a third-party site not affiliated with the EDD that provides valuable content and resources concerning how best to navigate the EDD system. This site can guide you particularly on how to get a hold of a live EDD representative or how to get through to an EDD customer service professional quickly. It is a beneficial resource to avoid the frustration often associated with dealing with governmental agencies.