Before sending the completed form to us, please check it to have all the provided information accurately. If you are concerned that any of the information we hold about you is incorrect, out of date or may be used inappropriately, please contact us in any forms set out in our contact details section. Ã
The process can take anywhere from one month to three years, depending on where you live and the complexity of your case. It typically takes up to six months to receive a decision when you initially apply for disability. If you are denied, you have the right to a Request for Reconsideration.
How long does the administrative law judge take to make a decision on an SSD or SSI disability case? Note:Here are recent statistics provided by SSA on this issue: As of March of this year, about 1.1 million claimants were awaiting a hearing decision, and the average processing time for a claim was about 518 days...with the average age of 318 days, measured as the time from the date of the hearing request.