alt.social-security-disability

I applied in June of 2006. I am still waiting. I have been denied
twice and am now up for an ALJ hearing. I was told about the hearing
in May 2007 but have heard nothing since. From what I can tell and
have been told it usually takes 2 to 3 years. I know some people who
were at it for 6 years or more before they finally got their award
letter. It seem to vary greatly from person to person.

Michele

On Mon, 30 Jul 2007 03:29:11 -0700, Relayer
wrote:

>Does anyone know some of the following facts? I was discussing
>approvals and the timeframe with someone and they dispute the long
>waits.
>
>Personally, I was approved in around 90 days and never had to appeal.
>
>The person I was talking to looked at my case and thinks it's typical.
>
>My questions: What percentage of applications get approved without
>appeal (and if there is no initial rejection, why would that be?)
>
>2. What is the average wait time for approval (appeal or not)
>
>Thanks.