That's over two and one-half times longer than the 1988 average waiting period of 75 days. Why the wait. The Social Security Administration staff responsible for processing the claims was reduced by 20 percent from 1984 to 1993. In the same period, the number of claims have increased 59 percent. The long wait is not simply an inconvenience for those making claims for the benefits.
Many people suffer greatly because of the bureaucratic delay.
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