Walkon Law Center: The Law Center For Social Security Rights

08/15/2025

Social Security Celebrates its 90th Anniversary: On August 14, 1935, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed into law the Social Security Act. It originally began as retirement program and later expanded to include disability benefits.

08/08/2025

Congratulations to our own Melanie! Melanie began her studies at Oakland Community College in the Paralegal Program in the fall of 2021. Participating in the Michigan Reconnect Program, she received her Associate in Applied Science (Paralegal), graduating Cum laude in May 2025. Melanie has worked at Walkon Law Center for almost 22 years and is a critical member of our staff. You may know her as our medical specialist, but she does much more than just medical records! As Melanie says, "Always keep your eye on the big picture!"

07/05/2025

Disability Pride Month celebrates people with disabilities, commemorates the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in 1990, and promotes disability culture and visibility.

07/04/2025

07/03/2025

FACTS vs RUMORS

There has been a lot of information circulating in social media regarding Social Security. Some “news” is true, while some is not.

FACT: it is true that Social Security has taken measures to help increase the security of its services by requiring stronger identify verification. These steps are intended to help safeguard Social Security benefits and records from fraud.

RUMOR: Proof of identity applies to disability claims. This is a rumor. Disability and SSI applications are exempt from in-person identify proofing because an individual’s identify is verified at several points during the process.

03/19/2025

Don't take our word for it! Thank you to all of our clients who take the time to review us!

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Because of my age most counselors weren't interested in taking my case. However Mr.Wallkon not only took my case but after suffering for so long he WON it for me! I can Never thank him enough for not giving up. He and his team are simply amazing; and that's a fact.

09/20/2024

Congratulations to the Law Center's own attorney, Kerry Spencer, winner of the 2024 Mike Dudley Award from the Michigan State Bar!! The Mike Dudley Award recognizes attorneys who have gone above and beyond in their service to their clients, and contributions to the Disability and Social Security section of the State Bar of Michigan. Thank you Kerry for all you do for our clients and office!

08/20/2024

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/retirement/10-signs-you-qualify-for-social-security-disability-benefits/ss-BB1jQjHW?ocid=hpmsn&cvid=f9fbbb05d7244a71a3e3f111092b7022&ei=35

Social Security Disability Insurance can be a lifeline for people who cannot work due to health complications. Here’s what you need to know to be approved.

08/16/2024

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/retirement/will-my-disability-benefits-change-when-i-turn-65/ar-AA1dJoGH?ocid=hpmsn&cvid=9d3f47a4e52f47f5a66742d3eb8f81c8&ei=59

If you’ve been on Medicare prior to age 65 because of a disability, turning 65 offers another opportunity to review your benefits and coverage selections.

07/04/2024

Happy and safe Independence Day!