A Veterans Affairs compensation rating of 100% P doesn’t guarantee that you’ll receive Social Security disability benefits. To receive disability benefits from Social Security, a person must have a severe impairment expected to last at least one year or to result in death.

En español | Yes, military veterans who become disabled during their service can collect disability benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA) and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) disability compensation at the same time.

You can receive VA service-connected disability compensation and Social Security disability insurance (SSDI) at the same time, since neither program is needs-based and they are not offset by other income, or each other. However, VA pensions are income-based.

However, if you’re wondering if Disability would pay more, just ask yourself where you are relative to your full retirement age. If you’re under it, disability will be higher. If you’re above it, Social Security will be higher.

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Your Blue Badge usually lets you park for free: on streets with parking meters or pay-and-display machines for as long as you need to. in disabled parking bays on streets for as long as you need to, unless a sign says there is a time limit.

You have to apply through your local council – your doctor can’t help you get a Blue Badge. Your local council might also arrange an appointment to visit you – they’ll let you know if you need this.

Police officers, council officers and civil enforcement officers have the power to inspect a Blue Badge and confiscate it if they believe it is being misused. Officers may operate in plain clothes but will be able to produce identification to prove who they are.

Only one badge can be issued per person for their personal use in whichever vehicle they travel. In certain circumstances, if you can’t sign the application yourself, we need your photograph and details, but someone else can sign the application on your behalf.

From the 30th August 2019, the Blue Badge scheme has been extended to include people with ‘hidden disabilities’, such as people who are autistic, have a learning disability, dementia or a mental illness.