I talked to the Social Security office yesterday about how much it will be and all (got my award letter in the mail) and about SSI and stuff. She said that a check for $9000 was mailed out yesterday. So I was shocked. She said that is what the system says. So I should get it tomorrow or Monday. It sucks that opening a new acct that it will be held for 9 days or more. ugh! So it was like around 2 weeks just like the lady said in the beginning and like my dad had too. She said that it is different for every case. Some do take longer than others and some take less time. Oh and my atty got his payment 3 or 4 days ago.