The Social Security Administration states that a claim could take 3 to 5 months. But some claims have also taken years. Factors that affect the timing for a disability include the difficulty of obtaining medical evidence, whether a person’s “disabled” status is challenged, and whether appeals and hearings are necessary. Having an experienced SSD lawyer fighting for you will help make sure that your claim is not overlooked and that it gets the serious and timely attention that it deserves.