Power Up Your Claim: Upload Your SSA Disability File Today

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Turn SSA Evidence into VA Firepower—Today. If you’re on SSDI/SSI for the same conditions, call your local SSA office or log into SSA.gov and request your complete disability file (decision rationale, DDS medical opinions, and exhibits). Scan and upload the best pages to VA.gov under your claim labeled “SSA Disability Decision” and “SSA Medical Evidence.” Highlight functional limits (sitting, standing, attendance) and onset dates. This third‑party proof can bolster ratings and TDIU by showing work impact and chronicity. If unsure on steps, check SSA.gov and VA.gov.

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