You can’t make Social Security speed up its regular decision-making process. But in certain situations you can ask Social Security to put you in a special group of applicants who get faster decisions.
If you have an urgent, life-threatening condition, like many types of cancer, you can ask for a “compassionate allowance” that moves your case up for quicker approval.
Or if your financial situation is becoming desperate—maybe you’ll soon face homelessness—you can ask for faster approval because of dire need.
An experienced disability lawyer will know all the avenues available to you.