On average, it will take between 45-105 days to receive the initial decision about your LTD claim. However, it can take over a year to settle your LTD claim, especially without a lawyer fighting to push your case forward.

Should I give up on SSDI?

Q: My SSDI claim was denied. Should I just give up? Good grief, no. You are required to meet specific time deadlines or risk being permanently disqualified from SSDI—but there is no promise that your case will be reviewed in a reasonable amount of time.

Why did my disability get denied?

#1: Lack of Hard Medical Evidence Many Social Security Disability claims are denied due to a lack of solid medical evidence. If you want to qualify for disability benefits you will need to prove that you are unable to work due to your disabling condition.

Why is my reconsideration for disability taking so long?

This usually occurs because when a reconsideration appeal is processed, much of the case development has already been done at the application level, added to the fact that the reconsideration takes place very quickly after a disability application has been denied.

How many times will Social Security deny you before you win?

The ALJ hearing results in an approval for benefits for about two thirds of all disability claimants who follow the appeal process to the hearing level. While an individual may receive several denials prior to winning their disability benefits, they will win their benefits much faster if they follow the appeal process.

Are there any traps for getting Social Security disability?

To help your chances, don’t fall into these five traps that can prevent you from getting your disability benefits. Trap No. 1: Believing in the system or that everyone at Social Security tells you the whole truth. You need to be on top of your claim.

What happens after my SSDI claim is approved?

What Happens After My Disability (SSDI or SSI) Claim Is Approved? Typically you will receive disability benefits within 60 days of your favorable decision Whether your claim was approved in one month or two years, your disability benefits can never arrive soon enough!

What to do when Social Security says you received a…?

Many disability attorneys do not take overpayment cases because they have to petition Social Security to be able to charge you a fee. You can try to find an attorney by calling disability lawyers in your community and asking if they take overpayment cases, or you may be able to find a legal aid lawyer to help you with your overpayment case.