It did not take very long at all compared to some other's stories I've heard. I applied at the social security office in February of this year and now will be receiving benefits in June. In the meantime I got DTA assistance. I didn't have to go to court and didn't even have to do a special appointment as I've heard others had to do. It has been five months since I applied to being approved. I'm really surprised cause I've heard so many stories of people going to court and having a really tough time, so I feel really lucky.