QueueCheckofficial waits, shared datesSocial Security disability (SSDI and SSI) processing time
5.9 months-7.9 months
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Last checked August 13, 2026. This figure may have changed, so confirm the official source below before making plans.
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5.9 months to 7.9 months
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Updated Aug 13
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Social Security disability (SSDI and SSI): SSA says an initial decision generally takes about 6 to 8 months, and a denial can be appealed through reconsideration and a hearing, each adding its own wait
Updated Aug 13, 2026, 4:33 PM
5.9 months-7.9 months
Social Security disability (SSDI and SSI): SSA says an initial decision generally takes about 6 to 8 months, and a denial can be appealed through reconsideration and a hearing, each adding its own wait
Updated Jul 21, 2026, 6:43 AM
5.9 months-7.9 months
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Complete timeline guide
Social Security disability timeline: the claim, the appeals, and how to be decided sooner
How long Social Security disability (SSDI and SSI) takes in 2026: the 6-to-8-month initial decision, the appeal ladder most claimants need, the 60-day deadlines, and how to get a case expedited.
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News
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Sep 11, 2026
SSA restores in-person service at Safford, Binghamton and Gallipolis
SSA now lists all Arizona and New York offices as open and has removed Gallipolis from Ohio's active disruptions, indicating that three September 10 office restrictions have ended.
Sep 11, 2026
SSA lists Brea office as temporarily closed
SSA lists its Brea, California office as temporarily closed and directs customers to telephone assistance. No reopening date is provided.
Sep 11, 2026
SSA ended Safford in-person service at noon on September 10
SSA specified a noon cutoff for in-person service at Safford on September 10, 2026, with telephone help until 4 p.m. The notice does not establish a September 11 closure.
Jul 23, 2026
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