Re: Disability hearings: Samantha, you might want to access the archives because there's a LOT of mail there on the subject. There's no one easy answer to "how long", and readingthe variety of experiences may be helpful to you and Joel. Email John Cottingham: [log in to unmask] (on subject line put "archive search" ) Take care-- Camilla Flintermann,CG for Peter 78/7.Ohio