Iraq and Afghanistan wounded getting special help from Social Security

More help for wounded war veterans

Thursday, November 22, 2007

The Social Security Administration is working to improve its service to veterans wounded on or after Oct. 1, 2001.


The SSA will expedite the processing of disability claims for service members who became disabled while on active duty. As long as the veteran alerts Social Security that he or she was wounded on active duty, it will flag the case to make sure it is handled as quickly as possible.The administration's new Web site gives information about disability benefits and how to apply for them, and provides a link to an application for disability benefits. If you do not have a computer, you can go to your local library and use one for free.

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This is great that they are doing it but why don't they do it for all wounded veterans? Don't they understand there are a lot of Gulf War vets and Vietnam vets who need their help too? Gulf War veterans are still seeking help for their illnesses and yes, even PTSD. Vietnam veterans, at the end of their careers in their 50's and older, have a unique problem. Faced with coming to terms with PTSD and all the illnesses associated with Agent Orange, many of them cannot work. Who is pushing them to the top of the pile or flagging their claims? Why do older wounded veterans have to get out of the way for the newer ones? Can't we take care of all our wounded veterans? They are being pushed back and face longer waits with the VA on their cliams as well as treatment. We should be able to take care of all of them in this emergency! kc