Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) – Wait Times and Approval Rates
Time for the updated on the average processing times and approval rates for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) cases at the hearing level. You can click here to review the March update and compare. Please remember that these statistics are only for claims pending at the hearing level or Office of Disability Adjudication and Review. The claims at a hearing office have already been through the Application and Reconsideration steps.
Nationally:
· Average processing time: 432 days
· 44% cases approved
Knoxville, Tennessee:
· Average processing time: 540 days
· 48% cases approved
Chattanooga, Tennessee:
· Average processing time: 519 days
· 60% cases approved
Kingsport, Tennessee:
· Average processing time: 339 days
· 57% cases approved
Nashville, Tennessee
· Average processing time: 497 days
· 45% cases approved
Franklin, Tennessee
· Average processing time: 454 days
· 51% cases approved
Middlesboro, Kentucky
· Average processing time: 410 days
· 44% cases approved
The hearing office staff work hard and understand the frustrations of the claimants and representatives, but they are hamstrung by the workload and budgetary restraints.
If you need more information about a Social Security Disability/SSI, personal injury, EEOICPA, long or short-term disability, VA disability, Railroad Retirement Board disability, or a workers compensation matter, please contact the Law Offices of Tony Farmer and John Dreiser for a free case evaluation. We can be reached at (865) 584-1211 or (800) 806-4611 or through our website. Our office handles claims throughout East Tennessee, including Knoxville, Chattanooga, Kingsport, Bristol, Johnson City, Morristown, Maryville, Rogersville, Dandridge, Tazewell, New Tazewell, Jefferson City, Strawberry Plains, Sevierville, Gatlinburg, Loudon, Kingston, Halls, Maynardville, Crossville, Cookeville, Jamestown, Sweetwater, Lenoir City, Athens, Oak Ridge, Clinton, LaFollette, Lake City, Jacksboro, Bean Station, Cosby, Newport, White Pine, Mosheim, Wartburg, Sunbright, Pigeon Forge, and Deer Lodge.