Jonathan, I am writting in regards to my husbands claim for disability. He is 47 and has been disabled for 5 years, we have been to 3 or 4 hearings with his attorney 3 times he was denied, but the last one we went to was in
September 2005 and we have not heard a word about whether he has been denied or approved.
Can you tell me if there is a website that we can check and see what his statis is on his claim? My husband has not worked in over 5 years, and we have been surviving on my disability check ssa &ssi and it is getting really hard to live on such a small amount each month. Anything you can tell me would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.  Neva.
Jonathan Ginsberg responds: Neva, I am not aware of any website where you can check on the status of your husband’s claim. Unfortunately, Social Security judges are often shortstaffed and it is not uncommon for a hearing decision to be delayed by several months. Usually, calling the hearing office does not help. At some point (you have to decide when), you may want to seek help from your elected representatives (Senator or Congressperson) to help expedite the processing of your case.