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Good News for Americans Awaiting a Social Security Disability Hearing

Congressman John Tanner praised the Social Security Administration for the success of its efforts to reduce the unprecedented backlog in disability appeals hearings. Over the course of the 2009 fiscal year, the number of pending disability hearings declined for the first time in a year. The average waiting time also declined, from 514 days in 2008 to 491 days in 2009.

From 2000 to 2008, the number of people awaiting a hearing on their disability claim more than doubled due to severe underfunding as SSA’s workloads continued to climb. In 2007, Congress committed to providing the resources needed to address this urgent problem. 

If you have been denied social security you need the help of a social security lawyer. The attorneys at Rutter Mills are willing and able to help guide you through the social security filing process and fight for your benefits.

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