Galarraga & Duchette Disability Advocates, LLC

Who We Are

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.

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