How long does an average claim take?
. It has been taking approximately 2 years to go through the local appeals process. Four to six months for the initial filing, four to six months for a reconsideration and ten to twelve months for the hearing to be scheduled. If your case goes to the Appeals Council it can take up to 2 years and if it goes to Federal Court another 2 years.
A. It has been taking approximately 2 years to go through the local appeals process. Four to six months for the initial filing, four to six months for a reconsideration and ten to twelve months for the hearing to be scheduled. If your case goes to the Appeals Council it can take up to 2 years and if it goes to Federal Court another 2 years.