Any new requirements for veteran's pension to qualify for ssi?

SS has requested that I apply for vet. pension inorder to qualify for ssi.

I have been receiving ssi for over 10 years, and I believe that I qualified by age.

But now I have to request vet. pension inorder to satisfy requirement of ssi application.

I have almost 8 years in military and really do not want to take any resources from our veterans.

Any ideas what SS is doing? thank you