Military members and Social Security

["J"]

Received information from a friend this weekend, I went to the website
and the information is valid. If you weren't aware of the benefit, it
could be worth checking out especially if you're already drawing SS.

To all who have served or who are still serving with any DOD component.
Make sure you ask when you get ready to retire. If you've already
retired, check with SSA to ensure you're receiving these benefits.

Interesting facts below about extra Social Security Benefits former
military will be eligible for.

Please click on the link below for access to additional information.
Note that it is not just for retirees, but also for anyone who has
served.

Please share this with anyone who has had active duty service prior to
January 2002 and planning for retirement.


In a nutshell, it boils down to this:

You may qualify for a higher social security payment because of your
military service, for active duty any time from 1940 through 2001 (the
program was done away with in January 2002).

Up to $1200 per year of earnings credit (see below websites for more
detail) credited at time of application - which can make a substantial
difference in social security monthly payments upon your retirement.

You must bring your DD-214 (s) to the Social Security Office - and you
must ask for this benefit to receive it!

Soc Sec website:
http://www.ssa.gov/retire2/military.htm

For those of you who did not have this info, it is something to put in
your files for when you apply for Social Security down the road.
Remember, it is NOT just for retirees, BUT for anyone who served on
active duty prior to January 2002. This also applies for ARC (Guard and
Reserve) who served on Active Duty for training (but not IADT/AFTP).

[Ohio Sportsman]

Good info, I think I will check into that. Thanks for the heads up.

["J"]

I don't know if it's automatically figured when you retire but I figure it doesn't cost anything to ask.

[roger23]

I don't know if it's automatically figured when you retire but I figure it doesn't cost anything to ask.
When you file for social security they tell you to bring your DD 214's been there done that last year

["J"]

Thanks Roger, I figured I have some time before I get there but it never hurts to find out the answers before you get there.

[Ohio Sportsman]

That applies to Social Security Retirement so I wonder if that applies to Social Security Disability also, could be alot of vets out there who is retired under that scenario that could be deserving of it but just does not know about it.

"J" have you got the scuttlebutt on anything of that nature ?

[roger23]

That applies to Social Security Retirement so I wonder if that applies to Social Security Disability also, could be a lot of vets out there who is retired under that scenario that could be deserving of it but just does not know about it.

"J" have you got the scuttlebutt on anything of that nature ?
when I filed for social security they ask about any disabilities or health problems from military service.I have a friend that is on disability from Vietnam and has never had a problem
the social security office is only a call away.the local offices I have dealt with have been real good they have been real help full.I guess maybe some GI's may not know about social security but I don't know how you would let them all know

[Ohio Sportsman]

You must bring your DD-214 (s) to the Social Security Office - and you
must ask for this benefit to receive it!



I guess maybe some GI's may not know about social security but I don't know how you would let them all know

Yea thats one thing about the government, lack of communication to the people who are deserving. I guess the least people know about something of this nature, saves them $ in the long run like they don't waste enough of it already in a senseless conflict that they are promoting. :rolleyes: