Am I eligible for Social Security benefits if I get Veterans Affairs or Railroad Retirement Board benefits?

You may be eligible for Social Security benefits even if you are getting Veterans Affairs or Railroad Retirement Board benefits. The amount you receive from Social Security may be affected by the other benefits you receive.

You must file separate applications for each program.

• To apply for Social Security benefits, visit www.ssa.gov/apply.
• To apply for Veterans Affairs benefits, go to www.va.gov.
• To apply for Railroad Retirement Board benefits, go to www.rrb.gov.