A recent Associated Press report notes that over 3.3 million people will apply for Social Security disability benefits this year. Over two-thirds of those claims will be denied initially. With the proper representation of their claim, many who have been denied will prove their disability and receive benefits after appealing the decision. The length of time it takes to receive benefits can vary, and at times it can take up to two years to process a claim.
Processing the initial application can take a significant amount of time. Current estimates by SSA note that it takes three to five months to process the application. This, coupled with the time it takes to appeal an adverse decision, is a good reason for an applicant to file for disability benefits as soon as they become disabled.
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