How Do I Find Out How My Disability Appeal Is Going?If you have to file an appeal with Social Security, you should first consider how long Social Security has had your appeal before you inquire about your status. For example, if you have just filed your appeal within the past week or even two weeks it is not likely that much would be going on with your disability appeal. If you have filed a reconsideration appeal, you have to consider that the state disability agency (disability determination services) is going to have to request and receive any new medical information that you provided on your disability appeal report form. This can take some time so there would be no need to check on your reconsideration appeal for at least a couple of weeks, and mostly like not for thirty days or so. It is important to check and make sure that Social Security has received your reconsideration appeal, either your online appeal or your paper appeal. Sometimes disability claimants do not complete all the necessary information for their appeal and Social Security still needs information in order to process the appeal, so it is a good ideal to make sure they got your appeal and that they have all the information they need. It generally takes anywhere from thirty to sixty days to receive a reconsideration appeal decision. If you have not received any decisional notices and it has been about two months, you should contact your Social Security office or the state agency disability examiner working on your reconsideration appeal. If you have a request for a disability hearing appeal, the only thing you should do is make sure that Social Security received your request. There are hearing backlogs at nearly all Social Security hearings offices across the nation, so the wait for an administrative law judge hearing can be a long one. Some disability claimants are waiting twelve months or more for their hearing. When your hearing is scheduled, they will notify you and your Social Security representative (if you have obtained the services of a social security attorney or non-attorney representative) regarding when your hearing is to be held. You can contact Social Security by calling or visiting your local Social Security office, calling the toll free Social Security number, or calling the Social Security hearing office that has jurisdiction over your disability claim (generally your mailing address determines your hearings office and local Social Security office). About the Author: Tim Moore is a former Social Security Disability Examiner in North Carolina, has been interviewed by the NY Times and the LA Times on the disability system, and is an Accredited Disability Representative (ADR) in North Carolina. For assistance on a disability application or Appeal in NC, click here. Most popular topics on SSDRC.com Social Security Disability in North Carolina Common Mistakes to avoid after being denied for Disability Tips to Prepare for Filing for Social Security Disability or SSI Advice to Win SSD and SSI Benefit Claims Social Security Disability SSI Questions What is the difference between Social Security Disability and SSI? How to get disability for depression Getting disability for fibromyalgia SSI disability for children with ADHD What is the Application Process for Social Security Disability and SSI? Social Security Disability SSI Exam tips More Social Security Disability SSI Questions What makes you eligible for Social Security Disability or SSI? Related pages: What is the rate of approval on Social Security Disability claims in North Carolina How do I File and Apply for Social Security Disability or SSI Benefits? How Do I Find Out How My Disability Appeal Is Going? How Do I Apply For Disability - What Is The First Step? Will I Qualify For SSI and How Do I Get Approved? How do I file for my children and spouse if I am Receiving SSDI? Social Security Hearing- How do I Request one, how long will it take? How do I apply for a Social Security Disability widow's claim? How do I win disability benefits in North Carolina? How Do I Know If I Qualify For Disability in North Carolina? What does a child get if a person is approved for disability? |
