Understanding the Process: How Social Security Decides Disability Claims

This podcast episode explores the Social Security Disability adjudication process, including the timeline for receiving a decision and the importance of meeting listing criteria for quicker approval. It explains the process of receiving a denial notice and emphasizes the need to save it for the appeals process. The section also discusses the reconsideration appeals process, the low approval rate, and the importance of filing promptly. It highlights the process of filing for a hearing, the need for medical evidence, and the benefits of having an attorney. The section also mentions the process of submitting records and the challenges applicants face, including lengthy waiting times. The overall message is that individuals who are truly disabled should pursue disability benefits despite the challenges.