16 weeks since hearing....still no word - Disabilities Message Board

wishi · 08-04-2009, 07:59 AM

How long did it take to get your decision in the mail after your hearing?

BeHappy2 · 08-04-2009, 10:33 AM

within 2 weeks after the hearing

gayle4102 · 08-04-2009, 03:27 PM

My hearing was June 24, and my rep told me last week, that I might hear something by Christmas.

She also told me that one of her clients waited 13 months, only to get a denial.

It seems that some judges try to get the decision out promptly, while other judges don't seem to care...... sigh.

I hope you hear something soon!

Alexa3 · 08-04-2009, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by wishi

How long did it take to get your decision in the mail after your hearing?

I had my hearing June 4th, and got my fully approved letter from the judge a little over 4 weeks. They said 1-3 months. This is in Wa state. It's all a waiting game, now I wait for the letter from SS with my benefits and back pay and all that other stuff. After almost 4 years the wait from the hearing was a drop int he bucket. I resovled myself to wait about 3+ months.

It all depends on the state, Wa is smaller then Tx so a smaller wait, but also how far your state is backlogged.

daph10 · 08-05-2009, 06:35 AM

I went in to see judge in sept of 07 and was denied Dec 18th 2007. And I had to call several times about my claim. For me the longer the wait the worse it is. I agree that they are so back logged, and not enough people to care. Good luck