The Social Security Administration has been struggling to keep up with the number of disability claims it has received in recent years. Since 2000, the number of claims that are backlogged in the system has more than doubled to 755,000.
Considering that each of those 755,000 applicants feel that their disability renders them unable to work and support themselves, the situation takes on a much more dire tone. Working carefully with an attorney who specializes in social security disability benefits law (SSI or SSDI) will help the applicant avoid common mistakes that could further delay the process. The expertise of an experienced Social Security lawyer can be a huge help in navigating the complicated social security disability system.
Once the initial application has received a ruling, which is often a "no," the waiting game begins again. This time, the wait is for an appeal, and it has recently averaged 500 days. Again, working closely with a skilled Social Security attorney can help applicants avoid pitfalls that would make the wait even longer. During these long waiting periods, it's integral to the case that the applicants continue to see their doctors and therapists, as well as keep careful notes on all appointments and changes. When the time to present the case to the administrative law judge comes, applicants with detailed histories will be far more prepared than those without.
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