One of the most common questions in Social Security Disability is how long will it take.

It really depends on the part of the country where you live. In Illinois, particularly Peoria, Bloomington, Pontiac, Springfield, Decatur and Champaign, it takes about one year from the time you Request a Hearing. This works out to be around 18 months from filing your application to the hearing date. The time has been reduced in the last 10 months, however, it still takes too long for someone who cannot work.

Some areas close to Chicago, and in Southern Illinois may be able to have a hearing earlier than this.

Circumstances, such as evictions, or no income in the household can result in an expedited hearing.

The large number of people filing for Social Security Disability and the limited number of judges and Social Security staff have resulted in long delays through out the country.

Questions about your Social Security Disability case? Feel free to call me. Ask for Dirk.