I do not want to brag. However, I read some crazy stories of it taking people a long time to get approved, lawyers, congressmen, doctors, reviews, etc.

This was my process:

I had no money and no place to live. I was holed up at a crack hotel for only one week. Just moved to town. I was actually in the big house. Anyway. So I applied. I needed money. I talked to one old lady from Social Security. I applied online. She came to visit me. Talked a few minutes. Then surprise surprise! About a week later I received a US Treasury cheque in the mail! That was it!

I get SSI and SSDI. I was also at risk of becoming homeless. Do I receive something different than most people? Or were my circumstances better for quicker approval? I didn't even receive a call that I was approved! Or a letter! Is this normal in my situation?

Thank you for your kind replies!