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Your arbitration hearing will result in a decision (arbitration award) issued by the arbitrator(s) within 30 days of the hearing. The arbitration award will be final and binding on both you and your attorney, unless either of you seeks a trial de novo within 30 days.
Typical Appeal Time Frames. The waiting time between starting the appeals process and getting a final answer on your claim varies. A reconsideration determination can take anywhere from a few weeks to a few months. If you request an administrative hearing, you can expect to wait eight to 12 months, or even longer, for your hearing. Appeals Council determinations can take a year or more, as can federal court decisions. Show Comments.