There are three ways to show that you are totally and permanently disabled:
Veterans: If you are a veteran who has experienced a service-connected disability, you can prove your disability by submitting documentation from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) that shows that the VA has determined that you are unemployable due the service-connected disability.
Social Security Disability Insurance: If you are currently receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, you can prove your permanent disability status by providing documentation from the Social Security Administration (SSA) showing that you are:
Veterans: If you are a veteran who has experienced a service-connected disability, you can prove your disability by submitting documentation from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) that shows that the VA has determined that you are unemployable due the service-connected disability.
Social Security Disability Insurance: If you are currently receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, you can prove your permanent disability status by providing documentation from the Social Security Administration (SSA) showing that you are:
