What is the date of your written decision? Add 30-60 days for your first check. Add 60-90 days for the retroactive benefits. That is a reasonable expectation.

Not sure about the written decision. The judge and the attorney both said that by filing his decision electronically from the bench that pretty much negates waiting on a written decision since he was writing it right then and there. Its my understanding that typically it can take upwards of 6+ weeks to get a written decision in most cases because of the case having to be sent to a processing center. My judge did that while I sat there. So I dont know. I guess I can always call and ask. Been waiting almost 4 years - a few more months wont make much difference I guess.