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b'When the Social Security Administration denies someone\\u2019s claim for supplemental or disability payments, there are a lot of ways to appeal the decision. But the process can, and often does take years. The delays are so significant that members of Congress wanted to know how many Americans are dying or getting forced into bankruptcy while they\\u2019re awaiting a decision. The Government Accountability Office tried to answer that question, and in the process, came up with new data on just how long the appeals process takes. Elizabeth Curda is a Director on GAO\\u2019s Education, Workforce, and Income Security team. She talked with the Federal Drive about the new findings.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'