Problems and Progress in Holding Timelier Hearings for Disability Claimants
HRD-76-173
Published: Oct 01, 1976. Publicly Released: Oct 01, 1976.
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An examination was made of delays of up to 17 months in hearings on appeals for social security disability benefits. Backlogs result from slow action in forwarding of claimants' files, delays in judicial assignments and transfers, slow response from medical facilities, and inefficient use of personnel. Greater loads result from failure of State agencies to explain denials to claimants and from inconsistencies in applying criteria.
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Administrative hearingsAdministrative law judgesClaimsDisability benefitsstate relationsStaff utilizationJudicial procedureProductivity in governmentSchedule slippagesSocial security benefits