Guide

FAA medical review timelines range from same-day AME issuance to about 30 working days after all required documents reach the FAA.

For a VA claim, the initial review usually lasts days, while total decisions average about three months as of August 2025.

The VA evidence review stage often ranges from 4 to 12 weeks, but complex records or exams can stretch the wait.

VA decision review timelines run 4–5 months for HLR or Supplemental claims and ~1 year for Board Direct reviews, with hearings taking longer.

Most SSDI medical reviews finish in a few months, but timing depends on review type, your records, and whether an appeal is needed.

Most medical SSDI reviews finish in 1–12 months; short-form screens wrap sooner, long-form cases take longer due to evidence checks.

Most VA higher-level reviews correcting errors finish in about 4–5 months, with a stated goal of around 125 days.

VA final review often moves within 7–30 days, but complex claims can take longer based on evidence and quality checks.

Most Social Security non-medical disability reviews finish in 1–3 months; complex wage or resource checks can stretch to 6+ months.

Most SSI reviews finish in 3–6 months; appeals or hearings can extend to 7–12+ months.