VA records and Social Security disability
These pages address only the intersection between VA records or ratings and SSDI/SSI. A VA disability rating does not decide a Social Security disability claim, and the programs should be kept separate.
A simple way to start
- Identify the current SSA notice or task.
- Use the narrowest guide, glossary term, scenario, or checklist that matches it.
- Verify current forms, dates, and instructions with the relevant official source.
- Prepare only the records needed for the next step or consultation.