It can definitely take a long time but I can't say how long. I'm not sure how long ago I applied. Maybe 2 years. My claim was denied. Appealed and denied. Then a hearing with an ALJ. I won according to my attorney. That was three months ago. I haven't heard anything since the hearing. My gf sent me this link: Disability Judges | ODAR Offices | Home
It isn't very encouraging I'm sorry to say. Oh one bright spot... the judge who heard my case told the SS representative he didn't understand why I had been denied in the first place. It's an odd (and overworked) system and I'm not sure there is always method to the madness.