Drake & Drake, P.C.

Drake & Drake, P.C. In southern California or statewide, call Drake & Drake for help with SSD benefits.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) requires significant proof of all requirements before granting an application f...
05/18/2023

The Social Security Administration (SSA) requires significant proof of all requirements before granting an application for benefits.

Learn how you can maximize your chances of collecting Social Security Disability in 2023.

Best ways to qualify for disability in 2023 include proving inability to perform substantial gainful activity and proving severity.

Due to the potential impact of amputation on one's ability to work, qualified individuals may be eligible to access SSDI...
04/20/2023

Due to the potential impact of amputation on one's ability to work, qualified individuals may be eligible to access SSDI to assist with financial expenses and medical bills.

Discover more about the eligibility criteria for the Social Security Disability benefits program in relation to amputation.

Because an amputation can impact your ability to work, qualified individuals can tap into SSDI to help them with financial and medical bills.

Winning an appeal requires the right strategy and a savvy legal advocate in your corner.Learn more about a few tips on h...
03/21/2023

Winning an appeal requires the right strategy and a savvy legal advocate in your corner.

Learn more about a few tips on how to boost your chances of winning a disability appeal.

Tips to win a disability appeal include making sure your appeal is timely, understanding reasons for denial, and including an effective letter

In our blog, we go over how the SSA treats scoliosis and how an applicant suffering from scoliosis can apply for benefit...
02/06/2023

In our blog, we go over how the SSA treats scoliosis and how an applicant suffering from scoliosis can apply for benefits.

Scoliosis is not listed in SSA's Blue Book for the purpose of obtaining benefits. However, it does not mean you will be rejected outright.

In order to apply for social security disability insurance find out if you're eligible, then file the application with y...
01/10/2023

In order to apply for social security disability insurance find out if you're eligible, then file the application with your local SSA office.

Learn more about the SSDI application process in our blog post.

In order to apply for social security disability insurance find out if you're eligible, then file the application with your local SSA office.

In order to obtain Social Security benefits, an applicant must have accumulated sufficient “work credits.” Learn more ab...
12/10/2022

In order to obtain Social Security benefits, an applicant must have accumulated sufficient “work credits.”

Learn more about these work credits and work requirements for SSDI.

To qualify for SSDI benefits, the worker must have worked recently. SSDI applicants must have worked 5 of the prior 10 years to qualify.

In most cases, applicants who qualify for SSDI will receive their back pay within 60 days of when their claim is approve...
11/04/2022

In most cases, applicants who qualify for SSDI will receive their back pay within 60 days of when their claim is approved.

But benefits will not be paid until the application is actually approved. Learn more about the time frame for collecting disability back pay.

In most cases, applicants who qualify for SSDI will receive their back pay within 60 days of when their claim is approved.

The SSA may consider Parkinson’s a disability under certain circumstances, but it does not always award SSDI based solel...
10/08/2022

The SSA may consider Parkinson’s a disability under certain circumstances, but it does not always award SSDI based solely on a diagnosis.

Learn more about these certain circumstances and how one may qualify for disability benefits.

The SSA may consider Parkinson’s a disability under certain circumstances, but it does not always award SSDI based solely on a diagnosis.

If your social security benefits have been denied you can pursue an appeal of the denial. Part of that appeals process i...
08/31/2022

If your social security benefits have been denied you can pursue an appeal of the denial. Part of that appeals process is a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ).

Learn more about the process and how you can prepare for a disability hearing.

If your application for Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits has been denied, you can pursue an appeal of the denial. Part of that appeals process is a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ). The administrative hearing is a crucial part of...

Epilepsy is a qualifying disability. However, applicants suffering from it must satisfy certain requirements to obtain b...
08/03/2022

Epilepsy is a qualifying disability. However, applicants suffering from it must satisfy certain requirements to obtain benefits.

Learn more about how one can go about and obtain disability for epilepsy.

There are several different pathways to obtaining Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. The Social Security Administration (SSA) considers certain conditions to automatically qualify an applicant for disability benefits, while other ailments may req...

Going through the application process of applying for SSDI or SSI can be incredibly challenging and stressful. Thankfull...
07/26/2022

Going through the application process of applying for SSDI or SSI can be incredibly challenging and stressful.

Thankfully, you have the right to have certain parties attend your hearings with you. Learn more about the parties who may attend your disability hearings.

The hearing may be limited to you, your representative, a judicial staff member, and the ALJ. However, you can bring witnesses to testify on your behalf.

If your disability claim has been denied you should identify the reason for your denial, talk to your lawyer, and appeal...
06/02/2022

If your disability claim has been denied you should identify the reason for your denial, talk to your lawyer, and appeal your claim.

Learn more about each step and how you should approach a disability claim that has been denied.

If your disability claim has been denied you should identify the reason for your denial, talk to your lawyer, and appeal your claim.

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91302

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