I am taking back my statement about getting disability for being a fire fighter is easier than SSDI. I really have no knowledge about that program. Sorry for even stating it.

Here is one link about workers comp offset.

http://www.socialsecurity.gov/OP_Hom...book-0504.html

Your original question also included the statement that he didn't want the SSDI claim to be any trouble. It will not be simple. He may or may not qualify. He may be approved initially, he may be denied multiple times and have to wait years to get satisfaction and he still may not qualify. If not having touble is at the top of his list, then shouldn't file a claim. Or he could get an atty to do the work for him.