Extra Social Security for Military Service

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Wow had no clue when someone told me about it and called and they said they don't yet I am going to the ssa website and look for publication My husband served 21 years
Comment from : Jenay Parker

You have some fantastic content on your channel At 53 years old, my wife and I achieved a net worth of $1 million back in 2017 Fast forward five years, and it has grown to $24 million Despite our combined annual salary of just over $100,000, we have adopted a frugal lifestyle We continue to drive older cars, prepare meals at home, and make use of leftovers Additionally, we have two children currently in college Fortunately, we had saved for their college expenses, and they are contributing by working part-time As a result, they will graduate without any student debt
Comment from : bernado felix

wow Wow WOW !!! T-B thanks for the update ARMY RET 20 years
Comment from : SAD Sciuidae

What nobody explains, how do you verify you are getting the credits!
Comment from : Pura Vida

Just a small correction to this If you served during the years you specified, $100 per month is added to what you earned that year So your annual income in those specified years will possibly increase up to a maximum of $1200 more a year SSA will recalculate with the updated annual income figures and it may bump your SS check up a little bit You WILL NOT get a $1200 increase on your monthly SS check but every little bit helps
Comment from : Bruh Man

What if I served from 2009-2015?
Comment from : AaronsVids2

What about back pay
Comment from : Scarletta Oslonian

Does Social security not already know this? If not, how do you apply?
Comment from : DNixon

This program adds to your overall income factor It may have little effect on your actual monthly Social Security benefit because the increased earnings do not automatically mean an equal increase in monthly benefitsbrbrThe Social Security Administration will calculate how much you will get in benefits based on your highest 35 years of earnings Exceptionally few Military incomes will be in that 35 years
Comment from : Bernard Chandler

Hey Tony, I served in the USMC from 8/1980 to 12/1993 Honorably Discharged Am I qualified?
Comment from : David Fox

I got $5000 when I applied for my Social Security No I quit after 5-1/2 years Social Security did tell me I had to show my discharge Here is the Joke in 1962 I doubt I earned more that 80-100 dollars a month, big deal since an E4 probably makes over $30,000 a year when we served for almost nothing 1957- 1962???
Comment from : Ray Brown

Social security told me that was factor into my benefit
Comment from : Michael Van Brunt

I WILL CHECK IT OUT ALSO DONT PLSE LAUGH I DID ( 118 PER MONTH ) FOR ERECTILE DSYSFUCTION ESPECIALLY IF ITS MEDICATION RELATED NOT JOKING GO GOOGLE OR ASK THE VA I TRY GET THAT ALSO
Comment from : Mark Stanich

Tony I served from 1977 to 1981 ?
Comment from : George Garigliano

Do you have to buy that time back through your current employer by filling out the forms and paying Social security??
Comment from : Unomewell33 payton

Sounds too good to be true But ill tell you right now, I will be calling the Social Security Office first thing MondaybrI want to thank you for this information
Comment from : Red Apple Videos

Relax, This info is so misleading
Comment from : John Grafton

My husband got all excited, but alas, this information isn't correct, as others below have stated, the amount is added to your earnings and, since 1957-2001 it has already been automatically added, and in january 2002 it was stopped
Comment from : Linda L

Get rid of advantage plans That would save millions of dollars and stop screwing older Americans
Comment from : Jay

This publication will answer all your questions about the above video: wwwssagov/pubs/EN-05-10017pdf
Comment from : Dan Terry

About time! I served in the early 70s and we worked for pennys and really lost out for many yearsbrNow we need to get rid of the do-called “double-dipping” laws that prevent military/civilian pensioners from getting their due
Comment from : J Kerr

If you served 22 months during Vietnam, how much more would I receive from social security?
Comment from : DAVID HENDRIX

Hey Tony my name is David I just retired from the VA last June 2022 I started collecting my social security early so how can I go about the information you just said on the video can you please help me out Thank you God bless
Comment from : David Vazquez

Is this full time with Federal, or does National Guard count as well? I serverd in all three WAD, Army Reserves and National Guard
Comment from : Keeponpraying! Daron

Here is the straight talk right from the SSA blogssagov/military-service-and-increased-social-security-benefits/
Comment from : jstil44

This is a little misleading The SSA web site has a fact sheet about this subject at wwwssagov/pubs/EN-05-10017pdf The important take away is this statement on that fact sheet: NOTE: In all cases, the additional earnings are credited to the earnings that we average throughout your working lifetime, not directly to your monthly benefit amount
Comment from : Davis Wallace

Tony,brYour research is lousy From 1968 to 2001, the military credits were automatically applied to Social Security recipients Beginning in 2002, the program was cancelled Thumbs down 👎 on this video
Comment from : SteveTheFazeman

thank you
Comment from : Robert Bigott

I just came across your channel, thanks for the info , I will look into the military service pay brNext thing ,what a beautiful desk Thanks
Comment from : Pete Flaherty

Doesn't help people like me USAF active duty 1971-1979, USPS 1979-2006, I'm penalized under the Windfall Penalty 40 as a double dipper, using my USAF and USPS federal time combined to retire with 35 years federal service Every year for over 20 years a bill is introduce in congress to repeal the Windfall Penalty and has gotten turned down every time
Comment from : Mark Roler

This is total BS! Not going to happen! Social Security is near broke with no solution in near plans You have to look at the stonewall in Congress! It isn't going to get solved anytime soon!!! We'll be lucky if we don't lose SS altogether by June!
Comment from : Rick Lord

Nice
Comment from : johnd smith

I gave 7 years of my lie in the Army Nice to know
Comment from : Finally the TRUTH is out!

How long would you have had to serve?
Comment from : Lynn Belcher

I suggest taking down this video as the assumptions you are making (and hope you are giving people) is totally wrong The extra credit given while on active duty during the “covered” years means very little to the increase in your monthly social security check Even with 20 years active duty I am a retired Army Colonel Thanks
Comment from : David Hill

I served in the Army from 1976 to 1983 and now I'm 65 and I'm on social security now but I would like to know if I can get more money on my social security
Comment from : Terry l Bateman

Hi Tony, Thanks for the informationso I served from 8/1979- 8/2000 what are the steps to take in order to claim these benefits great job
Comment from : Mike Natera

Tythey don't tell you thisbrI'm a survivoring spousethey never mentioned this when I signed up for ssathey knew I have my insurance thru the military
Comment from : Joan McDowell

Knew it was to good to be true
Comment from : In my opinion

I’m about to turn 58 and in the middle of applying for SS disability I served 9 years from 1983-1992 If I’m approved for SSDI, could I also get that credit you spoke about?
Comment from : Jack Webb

Do you know how we go about claiming it and, can we claim it after we start drawing social security?
Comment from : Leo & Colleen Fairbanks, AK

Thanks!
Comment from : Leo & Colleen Fairbanks, AK

Hi, So I was active duty for Two years, so How do I get Social Security credit and increase ?
Comment from : cer1056

When I went into the Military I was getting $30 a month When I got out I was earning $90 a month That was in the '60's I guess I didn't earn enough for that extra money !
Comment from : Larry Rivers

You do not get ANY if you don't have that 40 credit minimum
Comment from : crazy squirrel

SS does this automatically for you
Comment from : rickss69

I got an email from SSA couple years ago informing me of this It's basically an extra $100 month in SS
Comment from : STB 1971

I think you are misinformed on the $120000 added to your ss check
Comment from : Don Lombard

Thanks for the info! Is that an additional $1200 per year or by month?
Comment from : man vs cancer

so where do I find out and ask about the extra service ss benifits
Comment from : Roger Hiestand

That music intro was extremely loud Not much credit for the sacrifice
Comment from : Tony Nunez

How do I file for these additional benefits due to my military service? I served in the Air Force from 1980 to 1988 and was honorably discharged If I am entitled to more benefits for my service, I want to receive them Inflation is kicking all our butts, but retirees are getting especially hammered Thanks!
Comment from : kevin reist

Will they (SS) do back pay to when you first started Social Security pay?
Comment from : Jerry E Bustin

how abou tbrbr1951 to 1971
Comment from : Go W Bunnell

Service guarantees citizenship Would you like to know more?
Comment from : Snake Plissken

The SSA says the defense appropriation act discontinued this benefit in Jan 2002 under public law 107-117
Comment from : Paul Thompson

Thank you
Comment from : William Kingman

Where do we find this info to apply for it
Comment from : Gilbert Mathis

According to this document, we have already been credited wwwssagov/pubs/EN-05-10017pdf
Comment from : William Fox

GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY MY DEAR FRIENDbrDRDONALD LEE GRIM 81 VALENCIA PHILIPPINES
Comment from : Donald Lee Grim

From the Social Security Administration web site: "In January 2002, Public Law 107-117, the Defense Appropriations Act, stopped the special extra earnings that have been credited to military service personnel"
Comment from : MC Oult

Great video & content!!!
Comment from : 222joco

I served from Aug 1975 till Jan 1980 and am a 100 disabled vet, my SSD is only $1,262 What I would like to know is how ANYONE can live even on both combined
Comment from : MAtilda Mortuaryserver

Wanted to watch but way too much echo in the audio in your room Recommend a mic 🍻
Comment from : Mark Dill

I am in the filippines Does the US Embassy have a fax line I can fax my DD 214 ? The Embassy is about a 1000 miles from me or do I need to go there ?
Comment from : James Braun

I recently started receiving my social security retirement I served 12 years on active duty during the years 1979 to 1992 How do I find out if they included this credit in my social security pay? They really don't provide much information about the calculations used to determine the benefits except your earnings charts
Comment from : Barry Martin

wwwssagov/benefits/retirement/planner/militaryhtmlbrbrIt does not increase your monthly benefit by $100 but it increases your earnings credited for that year up to $120000 per year
Comment from : Jody Harris

Your video is a little lacking I spent 6 years in the military in the early 70’s When I look at my SSA pay records, it shows that my military earnings were recorded However, nowhere does it show whether I have additional money added to my SSA pay rate How do I determine what comprises the monthly SSA pay rate? What do I look at to see whether an extra allocation was included in my monthly rate that is attributable to my military service?
Comment from : Kenn Lee

Dear Sir, I am a 73-year-old that could really use that extra money I served honorably in the Marine Corps from 1967 to 1963 Could you please send me the link or the information that I need to contact Social Security? This old veteran would be eternally grateful to you Thank you and God bless you sir
Comment from : Reginald Carnes

What publication that I reference in regard to this extra benefits for veterans under social security administration thanks
Comment from : Derrick Stewart

never heard of this one
Comment from : guitar lady

This entire video is completely FALSEbrTony has never drawn social securitybrI have been on social security disability since 1981brSocial security determined that my disability began on the same day that I walked off of a military base for the last timebrTony should say exactly where he got this frombrIt sounds like he just made it up, or imagined itbrSo, how do you apply for these benefits?brWhy would social security not be giving these benefits without applying seperately?brNone of this makes a bit of sense, because none of this is true
Comment from : jim carrington

served in the ohio national guard from 1965-1971 summer camp (two weeks) was considered active meetings every month (two days) was considered active duty call ups (riots and floods) were considered active do i qualify?
Comment from : d welch

Interesting
Comment from : James Ziegler

$1200 per year of earnings x index, calculated to apply to your monthly average, this goes thu the bends points For me, 9 years active will add about $27 a month Not $1200 a month to my ssn check
Comment from : Clutch Carson

they didn't tell me nothing about my military service and i'am collecting
Comment from : Fredo gomez

In January 2002, Public Law 107-117, the Defense Appropriations Act, stopped the special extra earnings that have been credited to military service personnel
Comment from : flycatchful

Thank you very much for the info My husband served in the military for 21 years from 1965 to 1986 We will go to the SS for verification Thanks again
Comment from : Conchita Calacsan

I'm a US combat veteran This information is simply WRONG Do some basic research next time
Comment from : Perihelion77

Reported as Misinformation Unfortunately your understanding of the service credit is not correct Several comments already provided correct information Please take down your video
Comment from : Jason Cr

It won't be 1200extra a month More like 15 to 60 with all the possibilities layed out Years of service, wage earnings your age of collection But anything is better than nothing
Comment from : Retirees life

Per SSA website In January 2002, Public Law 107-117, the Defense Appropriations Act, stopped the special extra earnings that have been credited to military service personnel
Comment from : Pap Yota

I did 4 years active from 1978-82brI was also in the air national guard on man days 1989- 1996brThank you for the information brWhat is the link or contact so I can reach out
Comment from : Thomas Miller

Can you please set me in the right direction to apply for these additional benefits?
Comment from : Stephen Meacham

Thank you, Tony, for your video Please consider fact-checking and doing research (due-diligence) first so your subscribers/readers have the correct information As I am sure others have or will comment, there are points to be corrected One is that veterans who started collecting social security on or before 1967 needed to record their service when applying for social security That was 57 years ago Tony; making this only applicable to someone who is 118 years old today if they applied at age 62 I don't think there are too many watching this who are that old Another error is that from 1968-2001, the credits are automatically added, and the veteran doesn't need to do anything The last point is that the veteran will NEVER see and ADDITIONAL $1200 per year or anything close to that in the SS checks The $1200 (max) is added to their SS contribution that will add a little bit to their output when they retire When it is all done, I think there will be very little difference in the monthly check increasing The benefit provided $100 for every $300 in base pay so the only ones who would obtain the maximum benefit when they stopped this program would be an E9 with over 20 years of service Again, very few truly benefit from this and as you know since base pay is most of our SS contributions, not much goes into it while we are in service The majority of what we contribute is done after we leave the military and SS is based on our highest 36 years so if we start collecting at age 62, anything before age 26 won't even be counted which is perhaps most of the people watching this brbrGod Bless and thank you for your video brbrPlease do a little research as this info was found in less than 3 minutes of searching google brSOURCES:br wwwssagov/pubs/EN-05-10017pdfbr wwwssagov/benefits/retirement/planner/militaryhtml
Comment from : TJ TJ

Wow did not know this, thanks Tony I'm still a little confused on how to figure this benefit I served 6yrs active and the remainder of my 24 yrs in the reserve components How do i figure the benefit? I'm getting ready to file for SS benefits at the end of the month and, retire at the end of July
Comment from : Joey Carter

You don't say what to do to get this And how about if I am already on SS Was it factored in How can I tell, explain it better
Comment from : Patrick Foley

Tony I watch a lot of vids and this is BY FAR the most helpful if it works out! Thank you!
Comment from : Vincent Papa

Thanks Tony for the info I did look it up and yes we military vets do get additional credit, but it is not paid directly on top of your monthly SS payment It states that up to $1200 per year will be added to your SSA contributions which may mean you will get a bit more monthly payout, but not $1200 more per month
Comment from : Anthony Dunbar

This is all wrong information You will not receive an extra $1200 on top of what you qualify for This is an extra $1200 a year that will be added to your military earnings For example, in 1982 I might have earned $10,000 while serving in the military The Social Security Administration gave me credit for earnings of $11,200 in 1982 That just gave one of my high 35 years of earnings a boost Remember, your earning in Social Security are always adjusted for inflation So, that1982 creadit of $11,200 in earnings will seem like a lot more 40 years later when you retire I earned a decent wage through my career as a letter carrier with the USPS (32 years) and I currently receive $2,12100 in Social Security benefits So, as you can see, although I almost had 6 years of military service, I did not receive an extra 1200/mo Also, the SSA knows what years you served in the military through your earning records You can show up at the SSA with your DD-214 until you're blue in the face but you will not gettin one penny more a month than you are already earning
Comment from : JoJo White

Thank you very much Tony, I had no idea I just learned it from you I will check into itThankS
Comment from : Row Row

How does one go about applying for this additional benefit? I spent three years in the Army between ‘70 and ‘73?
Comment from : Radcdpiii

Sorry man, you are wrong It adds up to $1,200 per year ($300 per quarter) of earnings while on active duty, not an extra up to $1,200 per month SS monthly benefit
Comment from : U Socrazy

How do you apply got this?brbrYou have the reference in the social Security documents for reference?
Comment from : Gold Geologist

Good advice Tony, thank you I’m a 20 year military retiree since 1998 Collecting that and social security now Going to look into your words of wisdom now Thank again!
Comment from : Bill Hornsberger

I’m 100 disabled VA rated, after 2 Brain Surgeries, medical retired with 15 years active duty I have just filed, 2-3 months ago for SSI or SSDI, I have memory issues so it is one or the other I don’t work due to health and vision issues Not sure what and if this applies to me or how I would file for this
Comment from : CatMan 82375