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.
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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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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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