According to
24-7 Press Release, appeal hearings for
Social Security disability benefits are averaging 442 days. This lengthy time period has some individuals very frustrated with the system.
The Social Security Administration denies most initial requests for disability benefits; however, applicants can appeal the decision. It may eventually get to the point where a hearing needs to be scheduled, but the wait for a hearing can be very long.
According to the National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives (NOSSCR) in the year 2008, the average wait for a hearing was 541 days. As of now it has gotten better, averaging 442 days. The state with the longest waiting time is Ohio which averages 591 days.
The Social Security Administration has made efforts to speed up the process, yet the fact remains that due to the backlog it may take years before an individual can begin to receive disability payments.
Obtaining the help of a Social Security disability attorney is to your benefit. An attorney can make sure that your application is filled out appropriately the first time, increasing the odds that your claim will not be denied. In addition, if you are denied benefits they can assist you with the appeals process.
When you are interviewing
Social Security Disability attorneys ask critical questions, like: how many Social Security Disability hearings do you have per month; do you understand the SSA's POMS (the manual Social Security employees use to process claims); and, do you understand the date last insured and how it affects my disability onset date?
The Law Offices of LaVan & Neidenberg, located in Atlanta, Georgia represent over 5000 disability claimants. Our disability attorneys have experience with cross examining medical and vocational experts and take time when speaking with you about your case.
Contact us today at
1-888-234-5758 for a FREE legal consultation. There is
NO OBLIGATION to hire our firm and there are
NO FEES unless one of our trained disability lawyers wins your case.
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