Getting a response from your initial application can take 60 to 90 days. If you receive a denial letter, you have 60 days to file an appeal. If you take your application to the first level of appeal – a reconsideration – it can take another 60 to 90 days to receive an answer. https://www.jfrankhanley.com/how-long-does-it-take-to-win-benefits/

1. When you can’t work because of bad health, you need Social Security Disability benefits now.
Waiting a long time is painful. When you’re finally awarded benefits, however, you’ll get back pay for
the time you waited. Every case is different, but here are typical wait times:
WHEN YOU FIRST APPLY
After your initial application, it can take 60 TO 90 DAYS
to get a response.
How Long Will I Wait
TO GET SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY BENEFITS?
WHEN YOU’RE DENIED
If you receive a denial letter, you have
60 DAYS to start your appeal by asking for a
reconsideration.
WHEN YOU’VE REQUESTED A RECONSIDERATION
When you’ve asked Social Security to reconsider their
first decision, it can take another 60 to 90 days to get
an answer.
WHEN YOU’RE APPEALING TO A JUDGE
If you were still denied after a reconsideration,
you can ask a Social Security administrative
law judge to review your case. This is when the
wait gets long. It can take 24 MONTHS, or
more, to get a hearing. A recent average wait
time in Indiana was 17.5 MONTHS. If you’re
denied again, the wait will stretch on longer as
you pursue higher levels of appeal.
24
Months
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
17.5
Months
AT THE LAW OFFICE OF J. FRANK HANLEY II,
we understand what you’re going through, so we help move your case through
the system as fast as possible and give you support all along the way.
We don’t charge a legal fee unless you win.
If you live in Indiana,
CONTACT OUR OFFICE TODAY!
317.290.1800
www.jfrankhanley.com