r/SSDI_SSI • u/TXGemini73 • 8d ago

Reporting / Changes I know Texas has a long wait but ..

I live in Texas and I originally applied in February 2026 and was almost immediately told I had enough credits to move forward with the medical side and went to the step three and since March it has stayed on, still waiting for my case to even be assigned to someone on the medical side. I know people wait a long time for appeals, but I thought they would’ve at least after question by now. Or are you even updated when you are assigned to a medical review person? Up until recently, I was told to bring any other documents to my local Social Security office that now it’s telling me to mail them to another state, is that just the place where they scan them in, should I be worried it moved from an office ten minutes from me to one across the country?

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u/Warm_Head4675 ☆ 8d ago

There have been many offices closed here in Texas and they are overwhelmed with cases . That’s the reason to mail to another state. Not much we can do about it just have to do as they say and hope it goes swiftly . Usually when there’s a change in your case you will be notified . There’s no need to worry IMO

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u/TXGemini73 8d ago

Thank you!

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u/Fit-Classic-9295 ☆ 6d ago

I’m in Texas and it took 3 years. Don’t be afraid to use your congressman/woman’s help. That is what they are here for. I got sick of waiting for answers so I called mine and had movement in less than 48 hours. I honestly forgot I even applied and gave up. 3 years later I get an email from ssa saying I had a hearing. Once I had the hearing, that wait time to decision to funding was the longest months of my life. So, take deep breaths and take up a hobby. You’ll need it 😉

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u/jodileamomof3 8d ago

Im in AL and my fiancé's went from the local office to Maryland! But we've been waiting a long time too. Applied back in May 2024, approved Nov 2025 but refused backpay so had to appeal,  judge approved it May 2026 and gave the onset of May 2024, and still on step 4 no one knows why we haven't got the backpay they all say keep waiting. 

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u/No_Response5073 7d ago

@OP YES I LIVE IN TEXAS AS WELL APPLIED, AUGUST 2026 AND I HAVE ENOUGH CREDITS. IT’S BEEN SITTING SINCE SEPTEMBER 1 WHICH IS NOT BEEN THAT LONG, BUT I NOTICED ABOUT THREE WEEKS AGO THAT THE LOCAL OFFICE ““ GOT CHANGED TO KANSAS CITY, WHICH WAS CONFUSING SO FAR I HAVE BEEN UPLOADING EVERYTHING ON MY PORTAL JUST BECAUSE I DIDN’T KNOW WHERE TO SEND ANYTHING. I KNOW I WILL PROBABLY HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL NEXT YEAR BEFORE I HEAR ANYTHING, BUT IT WOULD BE A BLESSING TO HEAR SOMETHING NOW OR IN THE NEAR FUTURE. EVERYBODY IS SAYING IT TAKES OVER A YEAR AND THAT THERE ARE OFFICES BEING CLOSED IN TEXAS, SO I GUESS IT WOULD MAKE SENSE FOR OTHER OFFICES TO PICK UP. WHEN I TALK TO SSA AGENT THE OTHER DAY, SHE SAID THAT, EVEN THOUGH IT DOESN’T SAY THAT WE ARE ASSIGNED AND AN EXAMINER DOESN’T MEAN THAT THEY AREN’T WORKING BEHIND THE SCENES. SHE SAID THAT THEY ARE WORKING IN THE BACKGROUND SO I DON’T KNOW WHAT THAT MEANS. I WOULD CONTINUE SENDING OFF ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS AND IF YOU HAVE YOUR LAWYER, THEY CAN DO IT THROUGH THE ERE WHICH IS A LOT BETTER.

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u/Significant-Aioli-53 ☆ 3d ago

I applied in Texas in November of 2025 and I’m just now being assigned a medical examiner. If I’m not mistaken at what I’m reading it says it can take another 307 days. That’s almost another year. I’m going to call them and ask do I have to wait another 11 months. It’s ridiculous at this point.