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How long does it take to get a Social Security Disability or SSI decision ?


There is no set time frame for processing an SSI disability or Social security disability claim. Usually a disability claim will be processed in under 100 days; however there are always exceptions.

Some disability claims will require more processing time because----

  • an individual has no current medical information available (in such cases, a consultative medical exam will be scheduled and attended),

  • or the state disability-processing agency is unable to contact the claimant (you),

  • or the state disability-processing agency is unable to contact the third party listed on the disability application (your friend, neighbor, or family member) for additional information.
And in some cases there is a need to schedule an additional consultative examination (sometimes an additional independent medical exam must be scheduled if the first exam indicates that further medical record development is needed to make a medical decision).

To avoid delays on the processing of your SSI or Social security disability claim, remember to inform Social Security of any address or telephone number changes so that you will receive all forms, information requests, and notification letters for consultative examinations from the state disability-processing agency.



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