Disability Benefits FAQs - Berger & Green Attorneys

It’s possible to switch from Social Security retirement benefits to disability benefits. However, switching from one type of benefit to the other will likely not increase your monthly payment unless you have taken early retirement.

What Is the Difference Between Retirement Benefits and Disability Benefits?

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If I Can Work Part-Time but Not Full-Time, Can I Get Disability Benefits?

You can work part-time and still get disability benefits. However, your eligibility largely depends on how much you make while working. The Social Security Administration (SSA) notes that you cannot make more than a certain amount of money to qualify for benefits. For example, in 2022, you cannot make more than $1,350 a month gross and still qualify for the program. Your...

Can I Collect Both SSDI and VA Disability Compensation?

You can collect both SSDI and service connected VA disability compensation payments at the same time. However, since two separate agencies administer these benefits, the rules and processes involved in applying for each one are different. Furthermore, since VA and SSDI application requirements differ, you may qualify for one claim but get rejected on the other. An attorney can walk you through filing for VA disability benefits, SSDI benefits, or both.

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How Do You Prove Your Disability Case If You Have a Mental Condition or Impairment?

Is It Possible To Switch from Social Security Retirement Benefits to Disability Benefits?

What Is the Difference Between Retirement Benefits and Disability Benefits?

If I Can Work Part-Time but Not Full-Time, Can I Get Disability Benefits?

Can I Collect Both SSDI and VA Disability Compensation?

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What Is the Difference Between Retirement Benefits and Disability Benefits?

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