The differences between Veterans Disability Compensation program (VDC) and the Social Security Disability Insurance program

The Congressional Research Service outlines the differences between Veterans Disability Compensation program (VDC) and the Social Security Disability Insurance program under the Title II of the Social Security Act (SSDI). According to the report, these are the primary differences: SSDI is an insurance program that replaces earnings for a person whose illness or injury, which is not necessarily work-related, results in an inability to perform any substantial gainful activity. VDC is not insurance, but a compensation program that pays benefits to veterans who develop medical conditions that are related to their military service. SSDI provides both civilians and military persons…

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