How many times will they deny you for Social Security Disability or SSI before they approve you ?

For many years, I've heard this particular piece of anecdotal wisdom being thrown about: "Well, you know, social security has to deny you a few times before they can approve you". And, of course, each time it's been said to me I've felt the need to comment as to how the system actually works.However, I just read the same thing on a forum so I feel compelled to address the question again: Does the