how long does it take to get approved for disability
It can take a month to two years to get approved for disability benefits. The more serious your disability is, the more likely you are to get approved quickly. updated by Beth Laurence, J.D. The question of how long it takes to get a decision on a Social Security Disability or SSI benefit claim is not easy to answer, for several reasons. Social Security Disability and SSI cases can be won in as little as 30 days, or take as long as two years for benefits to be awarded.