Social Security Timetable
Serving Chattanooga, Tennessee
It takes the Social Security Administration a long time to do anything. You must file for SSDI as soon as possible. We will then try to move things along as best we can by turning around all paperwork as quickly as possible. Nevertheless, you must be realistic about how long it will take. The following are average lengths of time it takes for certain decisions to happen.
- An initial decision can take 3-6 months
- Receiving a hearing can take an additional 15-18 months after the initial decision (18-24 months total)
- Receiving a decision from the hearing can take 1-3 months after the hearing (19-27 months total)
- It can take 1-2 months to receive benefits if you receive a favorable decision (20-29 months total)
- It can take 1-6 months to receive back benefits after receiving a favorable decision (20-33 months total)
When to contact a lawyer
You can contact a Social Security Lawyer at any point in the process of filing for Social Security Benefits. Whether you have just received notification of your disability and are considering filing or just filed your claim or whether you have already received notification that your claim has been rejected and are considering an appeal. In general, the sooner you get in touch with an experienced Social Security attorney, the more he or she can help you.
Don't wait until you experience the crush of trying to compile your documents for your hearing, or until after you've been turned down once by the SSA. Contact a lawyer today to ensure that you and those who count on you receive the benefits you deserve.
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Call us for help
Statistically, applicants for Social Security benefits have a much greater chance of being successful when an experienced Tennessee Social Security Lawyer, like Herbert Thornbury, Esquire, represents them.
If you or a family member believes that you are eligible for SSDI or SSI payments, call or email our Chattanooga, Tennessee office today.
We will review your case with you and help you get the benefits you are entitled to.
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