The wait time for a hearing varies depending on location, but hearings are usually scheduled within 8-12 months following a request for hearing. For detailed information on the wait times at each hearing office, please see https://www.ssa.gov/appeals/DataSets/01_NetStat_Report.html. When your hearing is scheduled you will receive at least 75 days notice to allow you and your attorney time to collect additional medical evidence and prepare for the hearing. It is important to have an attorney who knows your Judge’s preferences so that your case can be presented in the most effective way possible.