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86% increase in applications over the past 10 years
63% of all applications submitted from all sources are denied benefits
$1,124 average monthly benefit awarded for most recent year reported
106 days average waiting period for first application decision
1.4 years average waiting period for appeal if the first application fails
49 years average age of recipient awarded disability benefits
*Disability Facts from Social Security Administration
Categories: Disabilities and Special Needs, Children Services, Healthcare/Insurance