Dec
10
2012
By Guest (not verified)
I've applied for disability in June 2011 and still have not heard back. How long does it take and is there any way of finding out when I will begin receiving benefits?
Disability decision backlog
The SSA Commissioner stated the national average time disability claimants waited for a hearing decision was 354 days in April 2012.
http://www.ssa.gov/legislation/testimony_051712.html
You can check your application status here :
http://www.ssa.gov/pgm/disability.htm
I filed my claim in early
I filed my claim in early July, and just got my denial letter today Dec. 12th!