Leverage Your SSA Disability File to Strengthen Your VA Claim Today

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Got SSDI? Drop your full SSA file into your VA claim today. If Social Security found you disabled, don’t wait for VA to chase those records—upload the SSA decision, the exhibit list, and the medical evidence packet to your claim on VA.gov, then add a short VA Form 21-4138 explaining how it shows severity and work impact tied to your service-connected issues. This can speed decisions and strengthen ratings. If you’re unsure where to get the file, request it from SSA or check VA.gov.

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