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How Long Will It Take to Obtain Social Security Disability Benefits?
If you are applying for disability benefits, it’s important to understand how long it may take to get approved. It should only take between three to six months to get a decision after submitting your initial application for disability benefits. However, about two-thirds of initial applications are denied.
If your application is denied, you can choose to appeal the SSA’s decision. There are several steps in the appeals process, and the time that it takes to get through the entire process can vary on a case-by-case basis. But in general, the process of appealing a denial can take well over a year.