Veterans lawyer A review of the basics
If an application is not approved, you can apply for reconsideration and, if you are denied again, appeal to have your case heard before an administrative judge. The additional steps add time to process, of course. By the time a claimant has his case heard before a judge, he has often been waiting 2 years. Unfortunately, it is almost impossible to anticipate the length of time it will take for a decision to be rendered on a claim for disability benefits. Many claimants struggle to support themselves and their families, while they are in limbo waiting for an answer about their particular social security benefits case.