Initial application stage involves applying for Social Security Disability benefits. You are free to do this on your own, but we can help you complete the application and accompanying forms. After applying, it may takes Social Security 3 to 6 months to process your application.

If your initial application is denied, your case will be appealed and move onto Reconsideration. The Reconsideration stage involves Social Security collecting more records and reviewing your case. This review will generally take 1 to 5 months.

If your Reconsideration is denied. Claimants generally wait an average of 18-24 months for a hearing, after requesting one. Social Security will alert your of the time, date, and place of your hearing about six weeks to a month before the hearing. During this time we will gather evidence and prepare for your hearing.

Some judges will make a decision at the hearing. Other judges will takes 6-8 weeks to decide. Regardless, a written decision is sent to your which ecxplains the reasons supporting the decision. If you win, you will begin the process of being "placed in pay". It often takes 6 to 12 weeks to get monthly benefits started, and a few months longer to get your full back award.