In Louisiana, the first decision is usually made within four to six months after you initially file for disability benefits.

If you are denied at the initial application stage and request a hearing to appeal the decision, Social Security statistics indicate that a final decision will take an average of over one year in Louisiana to get that decision.

As of April 2015: the New Orleans Social Security Disability/Houma Social Security Disability average processing time was 402 days; the Metairie/Kenner/Baton Rouge Social Security Disability average processing time was 308 days; the Shreveport Social Security Disability average processing time was 335 days; and the Alexandria/Lafayette/Baton Rouge Social Security Disability average processing time was 293 days.

For more information, see blog posting: How long does it take to get SSDI benefits after I am approved?

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