The average wait is three years from first application to hearing. 18 to 24 months from 'request a hearing' to hearing date. Sounds like you all are right on schedule. I requested in Sept '06 and was approved at hearing March 20, 09. Now I have to wait 4 to 5 months for the first check.

The new hearing officers (judges) are in the pipeline but will take time to get set up and in the schedule.