A popular myth is disability benefits are easy and quick to get. Fact is in most cases it takes years for a decision due to SSA backlog. Then a majority of cases are initially rejected because the application process is complex adding more time needed to submit an appeal & waiting for a decision
Reposted from ProPublica
NEW: Elon Musk’s team has descended on an already understaffed Social Security Administration, which now faces further workforce cuts and closures of vital local offices. The consequences could be significant for millions of the most vulnerable Americans.

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