What is the SSDI processing time in Wyoming?
By Hogan Smith
Updated 07/02/2025
Applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) in Wyoming can be a stressful and overwhelming process, especially when you are dealing with medical challenges and financial uncertainty. One of the most common concerns applicants have is how long it will take to receive a decision and start getting the benefits they need to support themselves and their families.

Understanding the timeline for each stage of the SSDI process can help you plan ahead, manage your expectations, and avoid unnecessary delays. While the exact timeframe varies based on your specific case, medical evidence, and SSA workload, here is a detailed overview of what you can expect when applying for SSDI in Wyoming.
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1. Initial Application Stage
- Processing time: Typically takes 3 to 6 months from the date you submit your application
- What happens:
- SSA reviews your non-medical eligibility first (work credits, income, and citizenship status)
- Your application is then sent to Wyoming Disability Determination Services (DDS), where examiners review your medical records to determine if your condition meets SSA’s definition of disability
- You may be asked to attend a consultative examination (CE) with an SSA-approved doctor if more information is needed to evaluate your claim
2. Reconsideration Stage (First Appeal)
If your initial application is denied, you can file for Reconsideration, which is the first step in the appeals process.
- Deadline: Must file within 60 days of receiving your denial notice
- Processing time: Generally takes 2 to 4 months
- What happens: A different DDS examiner reviews your case and any new medical evidence you provide to determine if the initial decision should be reversed
3. Hearing Stage (Second Appeal)
If your reconsideration is denied, you can request a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ).
- Deadline: Must request within 60 days of your reconsideration denial
- Wait time: Hearings are typically scheduled 9 to 14 months out in Wyoming, depending on SSA’s current backlog
- At the hearing:
- You will testify about your medical condition, symptoms, and limitations
- Medical or vocational experts may testify about your ability to work
- Decision timeframe: The ALJ generally issues a decision 2 to 3 months after your hearing
This stage offers the highest chance of approval, especially if you prepare thoroughly and present strong medical evidence.
4. Appeals Council Review
If the ALJ denies your claim, you can request a review by the Appeals Council.
- Processing time: Typically 6 months or longer
- Outcome: The Council can uphold the ALJ’s decision, reverse it, or send it back for a new hearing
5. Federal Court Review
If the Appeals Council denies your request for review:
- You can file a lawsuit in federal district court within 60 days of their decision
- Processing time: Varies widely, generally 8 months to over a year
This is the final stage of the appeals process and focuses on legal errors made in previous decisions.
Summary: SSDI Processing Time in Wyoming
- Initial decision: 3 to 6 months
- Reconsideration: 2 to 4 months
- Hearing: 9 to 14 months wait + 2 to 3 months for decision
- Appeals Council: 6 months or longer
- Federal court: 8 months to over a year
Overall, the SSDI process can take anywhere from several months to 2-3 years or longer if your claim requires multiple appeals.
How Hogan Smith Can Help You
Facing long SSDI processing times can be discouraging, especially when you need benefits to pay for medical care, housing, and basic living expenses. Hogan Smith can:
- File your application thoroughly to avoid delays due to missing information
- Gather and organize your medical records to strengthen your claim
- Represent you effectively through each stage of appeals
- Keep your case on track to ensure it moves forward as efficiently as possible
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Don’t navigate the long SSDI process alone. Contact Hogan Smith for a free consultation today. We’ll review your situation, prepare your case with care, and fight to get you the disability benefits you deserve as quickly as possible.
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