Can Social Security Disability Benefits Be Awarded Quickly?While most Social Security Disability applicants seem to wait extraordinary lengths of time to be awarded disability benefits, there are some situations in which disability benefits can be awarded more quickly. For example, disability claims that involve terminal conditions are expeditiously processed in order to award benefits as soon as possible. Generally these claims are processed in thirty days or less. Social Security also has a compassionate allowance program that allows disability applicants with certain conditions to receive expedited processing in order to get disability benefits to them within a shorter time frame than other disability applicants. Social Security recognizes eighty-eight severe conditions as compassionate allowances at this time. Most certainly, more conditions will be added to this list as time goes on. Lastly, Social Security has the QDD (quick disability determination) process to shorten wait times for disability applicants. QDD uses a predictive model to analyze key elements of an individual's electronic disability folder to determine if there is high probability that the individual is disabled and if medical records appear to be readily available. Many disability claims marked for the QDD process receive their medical decision in less than thirty days. If an individual's disability claim does not involve a terminal condition, compassionate allowance conditions, or is not selected for the QDD process, they may still receive a relatively quick disability decision if they meet or equal the listing criteria of an impairment listing in the disability guide book (the blue book, also known as the Social Security Disability list of impairments). Overall, processing time really depends upon an individual's disabling condition, medical history, and availability of current medical records. If Social Security is able to secure medical records and there is no need for consultative examinations, disability claims can be processed fairly quickly. Initial disability claims generally take ninety days or less to process. About thirty-five to forty percent of the disability applicants are awarded disability benefits at the initial disability claim level. 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: Apply for disability online in North Carolina How far back are Social Security Disability benefits awarded on an appeal? How long will it take to start getting disability benefits after an award notice? Receiving a Social Security Disability Award Letter The SSI Award Letter from Social Security The Social Security Award Notice after Disability Benefits are Awarded When Do You Get A Social Security Disability Award Letter And What Does It Say? The Social Security Disability Five Month Waiting Period Check Amount on Social Security Disability Award Letter What conditions do they Award Disability Benefits for? You Cannot get a Social Security Disability or SSI Award if you don't Provide SSA what they need How Much Do You Get For Disability If You Are Awarded Benefits? Does Your Last Job Determine If You Receive A Social Security or SSI Award? Can Social Security Disability Benefits Be Awarded Quickly? The Social Security Disability award notice process in North Carolina How is Social Security Disability and SSI Awarded? |
