Social Security disability backlog tops 1 million; thousands die on waitlist – The Denver Post

More than 1 million Americans await a hearing to see whether they qualify for disability benefits from Social Security, with the average wait nearly two years — longer than some of them will …

Source: Social Security disability backlog tops 1 million; thousands die on waitlist – The Denver Post

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Horrible situation. It is overwhelming to have to wait for over 2 years to get a decision in your disability case. If you cannot work, then what are you supposed to do?