Families face long waits for Social Security disability benefits

A recent article by Yvonne Wenger featured in the Baltimore Sun highlights one family’s lengthy battle to win a Social Security Disability claim. After nine years of pursuing his claim Jim Nichols is owed more than $206,000 from the Social Security Administration.

The article focuses on the lengthy process most applicants are forced to endure in order to receive their benefits. Due to the wait many applicants face financial duress. While other applicants have died before receiving their benefits or recently after being approved. To read the entire article please click here.