How Long Does It Usually Take To Get Social Security Disability After I see Their Medical Examiner?Unfortunately, there is no direct correlation between when a person attends their consultative examination with a Social Security physician and when they get their disability. Consultative examinations are scheduled by disability examiners to get current medical information for a person who either has no medical records, or has older medical records but none that are considered current. The only other situation that might require a consultative medical examination would be if the disability examiner needed clarification of the severity of an individual's condition. Generally, consultative examinations that are for clarification purposes are scheduled with a specialist (i.e. neurologist, orthopedist, etc). Once an individual has gone to their consultative examination, their disability decision will be made shortly thereafter. The disability decision can be an approval or denial, consequently the mere attendance of an examination with a Social Security medical examiner does not mean that an individual is guaranteed their disability benefits. In fact, the vast majority of disability applicants who attend a consultative examination will be denied disability benefits, simply because most initial disability claims are denied whether the applicant is sent to a consultative examination or not. The question might be better stated as "How long does it usually take to get a disability decision after I see their medical examiner?" Social Security consultative examination physicians have thirty days to give their report to Social Security. Once the medical examination report is received, the disability examiner can make their medical disability decision. Remember this decision does not have to be an approval, so it does not mean there is a specific time frame for an individual to get disability after attending one of the examinations. About the Author: Tim Moore is a former Social Security Disability Examiner in North Carolina, has been interviewed by the NY Times and the LA Times on the disability system, and is an Accredited Disability Representative (ADR) in North Carolina. For assistance on a disability application or Appeal in NC, click here. Most popular topics on SSDRC.com Social Security Disability in North Carolina Common Mistakes to avoid after being denied for Disability Tips to Prepare for Filing for Social Security Disability or SSI Advice to Win SSD and SSI Benefit Claims Social Security Disability SSI Questions What is the difference between Social Security Disability and SSI? How to get disability for depression Getting disability for fibromyalgia SSI disability for children with ADHD What is the Application Process for Social Security Disability and SSI? Social Security Disability SSI Exam tips More Social Security Disability SSI Questions What makes you eligible for Social Security Disability or SSI? Related pages: Can you receive short-term disability if you receive SSDI checks? Will my disability pay go back to the day I became disabled? How far back will they go on a disability back payment? How long does it take to be approved for SSI or Social Security Disability? How long does it take to get a decision on Social Security Disability or SSI? How Long Does It Take To Get Disability Benefits When You First File? How long will it take to start getting disability benefits after you have received an award notice? How Long Can You Receive Social Security Disability Benefits? How long does it take to appeal a disability case? How long does it take for the disability decision in North Carolina? How long does it take to receive North Carolina disability benefits after you are approved? How Long Will It Take For A Decision Letter For Social Security Disability? Qualifying for disability in California How do I apply for disability in Benefits in California Applying for Disability in California |
