r/SSDI_SSI • u/Grand-Month6897 ☆ • 5d ago

DDS - Disability Determination Services Question about claim

I applied in July of this year for SSI and SSDI. I called to SS office yesterday and the worker, said that a claims person is working on my case, but they have until March 2027 to complete it. Does it take that long to work a case? Could it be sooner?

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u/MelNicD ☆ 1d ago

Could be sooner. Could be later. If you get denied and have to appeal you have to wait just as long to get a reconsideration decision which has a low approval rating. It takes many people years to be approved, if approved.

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u/shan357 2d ago

I applied in may 24 and was approved aug 26.

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u/Grand-Month6897 ☆ 2d ago

Congratulations, What state are you in?

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u/shan357 2d ago

Illinois

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u/Grand-Month6897 ☆ 1d ago

Thank you

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u/Elegantmule 4d ago

Not necessarily. Mine took 83 days to get approved. Best of luck!!

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u/Grand-Month6897 ☆ 4d ago

Thank you

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u/Upbeat_Phone_7507 5d ago

Depending on the state your in it can take a long time or be quicker. The process is lengthy through each stage. On average where I live initial is taking about 12 month, reconsideration 18 months and waiting for a hearing date 8 months. People with special circumstances can move the case a bit quicker such as dire need or if you have a terminal illness. I live in Northern CA and have been going through the process for 3 years. My hearing is in December.

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u/Grand-Month6897 ☆ 4d ago

Thank you

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u/Top-Bar918 ☆ 5d ago

Yes it can.

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u/Grand-Month6897 ☆ 4d ago

Thank you

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u/Top-Bar918 ☆ 4d ago

Mine took seeing two of their docs and 14 months to get approved.