What does it mean when a Social Security Disability claim is expedited?Hi I am 51 years old and live in Massachusetts. Ive been diagnosed with major depression and schizophrenia. I'm on a lot of meds. I applied August 2013. Its now December of 2014 and my claim is being expedited. I hope this good news. Expediting means that your claim should make it through the disability evaluation process faster than most claims. It sounds like they are putting your disability claim on a fast decision processing track due to your disabling condition of major depression and your disagnosis of schizophrenia. Social Security has a couple of ways to fast track disability claims: QDD and Compassionate Allowance. I would say your disability claim may be a QDD (Quick Disability Determination) case. The QDD process uses a computer-based predictive model to identify cases where a favorable disability determination is likely and medical evidence is readily available. Since you have mental health disabilities and you are receiving, I assume, regular treatment, I would guess you fit their predictive model for disability cases that are likely to be approved. I hope this is true for your disability claim. 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 get a Social Security Disability decision in under a month? Can Social Security Disability Benefits Be Awarded Quickly? Social Security Mental Disability Benefits How do you prove your disability case if you have a mental condition? Social Security Disability, SSI, Mental Disorders, and Functional Limitations The Social Security Disability and SSI Process for Mental Claims based on Mental Disorders |
