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Program distinctions between Social Security Disability “SSDI” and Veterans Disability Compensation “VDC”

Distinctions between the SSDI and VDC programs make it possible for even a 100% disabled veteran to be denied SSDI coverage. VDC does not require total impairment before benefits can be awarded, nor does VDC require a claimant to be unable to work unless the claimant receives IU compensation. The average monthly VDC payment of $2,673 is more than twice that of the average $1,064 payment received by SSDI beneficiaries. Veterans who receive compensation under both programs, are not subject to any offset of one benefit against the other (CRS Order Code R41289, June 17, 2010). For more in to…

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A veterans’ benefits bill is being sent for President Obama’s consideration.

A veterans' benefits bill is being sent for President Obama's consideration. If signed into law, The Veterans' Benefits Act of 2010 (H.R. 3219, as amended), includes the following: * Raises an automobile assistance benefit for disabled veterans from $11,000 to $18,900. * Authorizes federal grants to provide job training, counseling, placement, and childcare services to homeless women veterans and homeless veterans with children. * Substantially increases the maximum levels of supplemental insurance for totally disabled veterans, as well as Veterans' Group Life Insurance and Veterans' Mortgage Life Insurance. * Provides retroactive Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance benefits for troops who were…

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