Likelihood of Receiving Benefits
Nationwide statistics provided by the SSA in 2005 stated that 39 percent of all SSDI applications are approved at the state level by Disability Determination Services (DDS) (including determinations made at both the initial and, in non-prototype states, reconsideration steps).
For each step, the approval and appeal rates appear to be the following:
| Level | Approval % | % of denials appealed |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Determinations | 36 | 33 |
| Reconsideration Determinations | 14 | > 90 |
| Hearing Decisions | 63 | 43 |
| Appeals Council | 33 | no further administrative appeals; claimant may elect to pursue in U.S. District Court |
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