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At Galarraga & Duchette, our Advocates have over 50 years of combined experience in a wide range of disability topics including Social Security Disability, vocational rehabilitation, vocational counseling and vocational aspects of Worker's Compensation.
10/18/2021
Federal benefit rates increase when the cost-of-living rises, as measured by the Department of Labor’s Consumer Price Index (CPI-W). A higher cost-of-living happens when inflation increases and the CPI-W rises. In other words, prices for goods and services are a little more expensive, so the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) helps to offset these costs.
Read more about this and other updates from SSA here: https://blog.ssa.gov/social-security-benefits-increase-in-2022/
Check out some of the services we offer for individuals- 1. Benefit Qualifications: we can help you determine if you qualify for SSDI/SSI benefits. 2. Social Secuirty Claims: let us navigate you through the confusing claims process. 3. Covid-19 Disability: see how you can qualify if you ever been affected. 4. Closed Period Disability: get back benefits you are owed. 5. Starting a Claim: we can help you begin the overwhelming process. 6. Claim Denials: navigate the complex appeals process and confusing legal and medical jargon to best set you up for success. Fine out more on our website and contact us today to find some peace of mind- https://galarragaduchette.com
03/31/2021
Navigating through Social Security and disability claims can be a confusing process. Let us help you get the benefits you earned! Contact one of our disability advocates today: https://galarragaduchette.com/
03/31/2021
DID YOU KNOW? You’re not alone in being frustrated by an initial denial. In fact, according to SSA.gov, 80% of disability claims are denied in the initial application. PC: C Drying on Unsplash.
03/26/2021
What is an Advocate? Non-Attorney representatives (also known as EDPNA Reps) can help you with the initial, reconsideration, and hearing stages of your or claim
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Our Advocates are extra special because their knowledge spans all aspects of disability, from job development, to community supports, to therapy!
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03/23/2021
Introducing our new Instagram account with our amazing advocates!
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The Social Security Administration is the Federal program that provides assistance to people with disabilities.
Some people pay into Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) while they are working to "insure" themselves and their family with hopes of receiving benefits should they encounter a disabling event that makes them unable to continue working as we were. The other type of assistance provided is Supplemental Security Income (SSI) which provides assistance based purely on financial need. People who are visually impaired or blind can also receive SSI/ SSDI benefits. The disability requirements for both programs are the same, and are based on a sequential evaluation process.
If you are here on our site, chances are you have likely found yourself facing some challenges and have probably been denied the money you expected from your disabling event. Navigating the Social Security bureaucracy can be very difficult, but before you give up, give us a call. Our Disability Advocates are non-attorney representatives who are trained and certified to help you navigate the complex world of Social Security Disability (SSD) claims.
At Galarraga & Duchette, our Advocates have over 50 years of combined experience in a wide range of disability topics including Social Security Disability, vocational rehabilitation, vocational counseling and vocational aspects of Worker's Compensation cases. This experience is critical at Step 4 and Step 5 of the Social Security Administration's Sequential Evaluation Process.
Working with Galarraga & Duchette is working with local people who understand the entire picture of disability and have been actively helping disabled persons for over 30 years. Our advocates are highly trained, have master's level educations, and are vetted by the Social Security Administration, and they participate in continuing education requirements on a yearly basis.
