The time it takes for an SSI claim in Sandy Spring to progress through the SSA varies. The initial answer time alone often exceeds three months and in some cases can take as long as a year. Furthermore, the SSA denies many claims in their first determination.
When that happens, the claimant must file an appeal if they wish to continue seeking SSI benefits. The appeals process is often even longer than the initial application determination, sometimes taking two or three years to be completed.