How Long Does it Take to Get Social Security Disability?
A key question facing people who are seeking Social Security disability (SSDI) benefits is: How long will this take? At the Law Offices of Bruce K. Billman, we have 29 years of experience dealing with SSDI claims and appeals. We know how long these matters can take and what can be done to speed up the process.
Do you need help with your SSDI claim? Contact us today online or by phone at 1-800-371-2906 to speak with an experienced local Virginia attorney.
The Waiting Game — Step by Step
At the Law Offices of Bruce K. Billman, we understand the hardships that our clients face. They are suffering with disabilities and need financial relief sooner than later. Unfortunately, the wait can often be very long, but we do all we can to expedite the process. Here is a brief overview of the time periods involved at each stage of the SSDI claims process:
- Initial SSDI claim, as a rule of thumb, can take 90 days based on sheer volume alone. Add to that any extra time required, based on the medical information you need to collect.
- Request for reconsideration will typically be answered within 60-90 days.
- Administrative law judge hearing waiting periods fluctuate wildly, depending on the judge. The slowest is around three years. The fastest is around 250 days.
- Appeals council hearing has a wait time of between five months and two years.
- Federal court appeals usually take around one year.
Speeding Up the Process
- A competent SSDI lawyer can help you speed up the process at a few key points. We may be able to speed up your claim if new evidence presents itself. We will present it to the judge and he or she will determine if it warrants moving your claim up in the process.
- During the federal court appeal stage, we can help expedite the process with our command of the federal procedural rules. Knowing the process and how it works will make the entire process go faster.
- The fact remains, however, that SSDI claims are a time-consuming process and there is only so much we can do to speed that process up. But we will always give you realistic expectations of the waiting times you can expect.
Contact an Experienced Local Virginia Attorney Today
- If you would like to speak with an experienced attorney who is dedicated to helping you obtain the benefits you deserve, please contact us online or by phone at 1-800-371-2906 today.
