Walter Blakeney

Associate Attorney
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Walter A. Blakeney was born in Mobile, Alabama in 1981. He graduated from Auburn University with a Bachelor of Arts Degrees in Criminology and Political Science. He received his Juris Doctor degree from Valparaiso University School of Law. He is licensed to practice in the state of Alabama, all Federal Courts in Alabama and the Federal Court for the Northern District of Florida. He has been an attorney with Brock & Stout since 2007, exclusively handling Social Security cases since 2009. He is a member of the National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives (NOSSCR).
Walter Blakeney

Bar Admission Info

Alabama

Education

Juris Doctor, Valparaiso University School of Law

Professional Memberships Info

nosscr-member

Brock & Stout Offices Served

Dothan, AL
Enterprise, AL

Practice Areas

Social Security Disability

Recent Articles Reviewed by Walter Blakeney

Your Work History is Important When Filing for Disability
Your Work History is Important When Filing for Disability

Mar 7, 2021

To determine eligibility for Social Security disability benefits (SSDI), the Social Security Administration (SSA) needs to know the details of an applicant’s medical condition and of their work history. You may wonder why the SSA cares about your work history. A...

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Receiving Social Security Disability for Hearing Loss
Receiving Social Security Disability for Hearing Loss

Feb 21, 2021

According to statistics by the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), 14% (27.7 million) of adults ages 20-69 have reported some trouble with hearing. Hearing loss can occur at birth, gradually develop, or happen suddenly because of...

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3 Tips for Appealing an SSDI Rejection
3 Tips for Appealing an SSDI Rejection

Feb 11, 2021

Have you applied for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and received a rejection? You are not alone. Many applications for disability benefits get rejected in the initial phase. Many applications get rejected initially because of incomplete documentation...

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