Claims Backlog
A backlog on Social Security disability appeals
The Social Security Administration has made progress in reducing the backlog of disability appeals to a 30-year low of 262,000; however, the cases are claiming once again. As of January 2025, almost 300,000 Americans are still waiting for a decision…
A record-breaking backlog
The Social Security Administration Office of the Inspector General reported the Social Security Administration is facing a “record-breaking backlog” of open cases leading to an estimated $1.1 billion in improper payments to beneficiaries. The SSA OIG report also noted the…