By STEPHEN OHLEMACHER, Associated Press Writer – Mon May 10, 12:00 am ET

Social Security Disability claims are up!  Almost 3.5 million people will apply for benefits this year - 25% more than those that applied in 2008.  Most of those claims will be initially denied.  The average time to process appeals is currently 442 days.  Many states have much longer waits.  It is anticipated that the recent spike in claims may overburden the system.

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