Three months is considered a fast turnaround time for application approval. The average time it takes to get approved for SSD benefits is 3 to 5 months. Unfortunately, the system is fairly overloaded, and there is little you can do to expedite the process. Hiring an attorney may help, as we can ensure that you fill out your application properly. This can avoid lengthy appeals and rejection processes. However, there is little else that can be done to receive your benefits faster.