First off, why is it so darn hard to get information about social security. I feel like I'm trying to grab a greased-up snake. Anyway, my question is I was born 9 March 1951 so I'm currently 68 years old and some change. I served in the Air force and am receiving a retirement pension. I also am receiving 50% disabilty compensation. when I file (which i plan to do this October. I was going to wait until my 69 year old birthday, but now I'm not) will I be able to continue to receive my military pay, plus my disability pay with my social security?

Hi,

Part of the problem with understanding Social Security is that it's a complex program, and each person's circumstances are different. The result is that Social Security filing options and strategies that apply to one person may not apply to the next person.

My expertise is limited to Social Security benefits, not military benefits. So, all I can tell you is that the retirement pension and disability compensation that you get from the military will have no adverse effect on your Social Security benefits. I don't know whether or not your military payments might be affected by receipt of Social Security benefits.

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Best, Jerry