According to this NY Times article, the backlog of SSI case appeals has increased. The article features the story of a man who lost his house while awaiting a decision, while others have gone bankrupt or even died. Some have waited over three years for an appeal.
Over two thirds of applicants win on appeal after an initial denial. Officials blame a shortage of judges for the delays, saying that inadequate funding is behind the problem along with an increased number of applicants as baby boomers age.
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