The Georgia Disability Determination Services team is currently experiencing significant delays in processing disability claims due to a backlog of paperwork and staffing challenges. The latest data indicates that it takes an average of 337 days to process a Social Security disability claim, considerably longer than the 287-day wait first reported by 11Alive News. The backlog has affected more than one million initial disability claims across the entire US, with Georgia alone having over 73,000 initial claims still pending. The Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency cited staffing challenges across the country as the primary reason for the extensive backlog. Though some plans have been made to expand the Disability Adjudication Services team, it could take up to a year to train new adjudicators to handle all cases. As a result, there are concerns about the potential impact of planned office closures on already lengthy processing times.

If you’re experiencing issues with delays or need to get in contact with the Georgia Disability Determination Services, you may have to be persistent and patient due to the current situation. You might also consider seeking assistance from eddcaller.com, a service that helps Georgia residents navigate and connect with various state-based agencies, providing support and answers in a time-efficient manner. Through their knowledge and resources, they can guide you on how to contact SDI, providing you with the necessary directions and contact methods to ensure you reach the right department when you need to discuss your disability claims.