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However, it appears to be getting worse.

The initial review and reconsideration are taking close to 3 months now.

The local Social Security office says this is because of reduced personnel.

It may be because personnel is being diverted to review whether people’s conditions have improved to the point they are no longer disabled.

Let me know how long your case is taking so we can take an informal survey of the delays people experience.

It still looks like 9 to 12 months waiting for your trial once you have reached the hearing stage.

But many times a Social Security Attorney can help your case.

An experienced Social Security Lawyer will know what kind of questions the Administrative Law Judge will ask at your hearing.

A Social Security Attorney will know what the Administrative Law Judge is looking for in deciding whether you are disabled.

A Social Security Lawyer will understand what the vocational expert is saying at your hearing.

A Social Security Attorney will know what questions to ask the vocational expert to help your case.

A Social Security Lawyer is only paid if you win.