Dear Larry,
IAM 58 , and have been fighting for my disability for four years. IAM finally on the 3 part of my claim AGAIN and then covid happened. I have CHRONIC RESPIRATORY COPD & EMPHASIMA . I have complied with all medical requests and appointments, and medical records ECT... and am STILL WAITING.... my case manager has informed me that since covid, their medical Drs are going to review all my medical records and that they would then reach a decision. That was MONTHS AGO. .PLEASE ADVISE...

Hi,

Disability claims have historically taken an average of about 60 days for Social Security to process, and the appeals process can drag on for years. I have no way of knowing how that's changed due to the pandemic, but I'm sure it's caused many problems. The only advice I can give you is to continue to follow up with Social Security for status reports, and you could try contacting the offices of your congressional representative or one of your U.S. senators to see if they would be willing to make an inquiry on your behalf.

Best, Jerry