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How long does it take to be approved for Social Security disability ?Though the Social Security Administration has mandated time goals for processing disability claims, there is no specific deadline for processing a Social Security disability or SSI claim. There are a number of factors that affect the timely processing of disability claims. Some individuals have no current medical records; consequently a consultative examination (a consultative exam is a medical and/or mental examination paid for by the Social Security Administration) may need to be scheduled to evaluate the severity of an individual's conditions. This, of course, adds processing time to a disability claim. Also, some medical providers are fairly slow about sending medical records to the state agency responsible for processing disability claims for the social security administration (this agency is usually called DDS in most states, or disability determination services). How can you help your social security disability claim move as fast in the system as possible? By going to any consultative exams that are scheduled for you, by returning any information requests made by the state disability-processing agency, and by notifying the Social Security Administration of any changes of address or telephone number changes. For more information on: Social Security Disability and SSI Disability.
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