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If still not approved, the next appeal is for a hearing. By the time a case makes it through the hearing process, it may have been in the system for years. Each disability case is unique, which is why it is challenging to estimate the length of time it will take for a claimant to have a decision. On the bright side, there are applicants who are awarded benefits after the initial review process and only wait a couple months. Q: Do you have to file in person when you submit a social security disability application, or can you do it via the web? A: Social Security accepts applications for disability through their web site, and you can download all related required forms online too.