How Long Does it take SSA to Decide My Claim?

How long does it take for the Social Security Administration (SSA) to decide your initial application/claim for disability? This depends on a number of factors, including the type of disability you have and how soon the SSA can receive your medical records from your healthcare providers. It is important to fill out the application thoroughly and in detail to give the SSA the information they need to process the claim as quickly as possible.

In my experience it normally takes at least 6 to 9 months for a decision to be made.

Unfortunately, most people are turned down for SSDI at the initial stage, which is why it is important to file an appeal, called a “Request for Reconsideration” as soon as you get the Denial letter from SSA. Generally, you have 60 days from the date of the letter to file the appeal; however, under some circumstances you may be able to get an extension of time to file the appeal.

If your initial claim for Social Security disability is denied you should consult an  experienced SSDI attorney immediately.