The American Association of People with Disabilities has recently released a report listing 2006 Social Security Disability case loads by State. The good news is that Illinois ranked 25th in delays. The bad news is that means 24,278 cases are pending out of 231,633 total beneficiaries in Illinois. News reports show that nationwide the number of disability claims grew 62% between 2000 and 2004, but Social Security’s staff was 30% smaller in 2002 than in 1982.
Closer to home the Peoria, Illinois Social Security Hearing Office has from 5,000 to 7,000 cases pending at hearing stage. The numbers are staggering but I still encourage people to contact their federal legislators to discuss their Social Security Disability case and speeding up the process.
Feel free to call Dirk at 309-827-4371 to discuss your Central Illinois Social Security Disability case.