Social Security Benefits

2008 Social Security Administration Red Book

A general reference source about the employment-related provisions of Social Security Disability Insurance and the Supplemental Security Income Programs for educators, advocates, rehabilitation professionals and counselors who serve people with disabilities.
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2008 U.S. Military Retired Handbook

Free handbook for all U.S. military personnel who are retired provides information on Social Security and other benefits. Click here to order a copy.

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Expediting Disability Applications For Wounded Warriors

Information on how military service members can receive expedited processing of disability claims from Social Security. Benefits available through Social Security are different than those from the VA and require a separate application.

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How To Contact Social Security

Information on how to contact Social Security by phone, online or by finding a local office near you.
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How to Appeal a Decision on Your Social Security Disability Claim

Provides instructions on how to appeal a Social Security disability claim online. Also provides telephone contact information.
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MyArmyBenefits - Wounded Warrior Benefit Facts

Provides fact sheets on pay, education, family services, health care and life insurance, social security, transitioning, retirement and VA benefits for wounded warriors.
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Social Security - What You Can Do Online

Describes the many online services available from the Social Security Administration (SSA), including applying for benefits, finding out if you qualify for benefits and estimating your future benefits.
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Social Security Administration Disability Benefits for Wounded Warriors

Provides information about Social Security disability benefits, including how to apply and how to expedite processing of disability claims for military service members.

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Social Security Administration's Multi-Language Site

Information about disability benefit programs in languages other than English.
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Social Security Disability Benefits Starter Kits

Provides information to prepare you for applying for Social Security disability benefits. Also includes general information about the disability programs and the decision-making process to help you better understand how to apply.
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Special Benefits for Certain World War II Veterans

Special benefits can be paid to certain World War II veterans. These include veterans who served in the active U.S. military from September 16, 1940, through July 24, 1947. It also includes Filipino veterans who served in the organized military of the Philippines from July 26, 1941, through December 30, 1946 (while those forces were in the service of the U.S. Armed Forces). Download the factsheet in .pdf format.

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Understanding Social Security Disability Insurance & Supplemental Security Income

Explanation of the two major cash benefit programs based on disability offered by the Social Security Administration: Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
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What You Need To Know When You Get Social Security Disability Benefits

Explains your rights and responsibilities when you receive disability benefits from Social Security, including when and how your benefits are paid, paying taxes on your benefits, cost of living adjustments and more.
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  • The White House: President George W. Bush
  • USA.gov: The U.S. government's official web portal.

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