I got my claim

[Victor_c3]

12. You can get VA disability and SSDI at the same time

I collect SSDI and VA disability at the same time. I also got it approved on my first try without a lawyer or any outside help.

It is absolutely worth the effort to apply for SSDI.

Unfortunately, a lot of SSDI approval has to do with the state and locality you reside in. Some states are more lenient than others. I also think what gets a lot of people is a lack of evidence. Age is another factor that supposedly has something to do with your odds of approval (The younger you are, the harder it might be to get approved).

I was 35 when I was approved, but I had a lot of documentation, hospitalizations, and a long long long treatment history. Documentation - and good documentation is key!

For more help, check out the veteran forums at vets.yuku.com. There are a lot of vet knowledgeable people over there.