To easily qualify for SSD, provide complete answers to every question. It will greatly help if your physician would write a letter stating what your current limitations are. That will speed things up. Also send in copies of test results, medical records, etc. Anyone who has had oral cancer more than once can easily and quickly qualify if their medical condition would make it impossible for the patient to hold a full time job. If you comply with everything SS asks, it is possible to receive SSD in only a few weeks. One hurdle is the person applying must have been out of work for at least 6 months before they applied for benefits.

Different states have their own disability programs. Some have short term disability which pays a portion of the employees wages for a limited amount of time. Many larger businesses also offer their employees short term disability, some with pay and other companies allow the time off without pay. If unsure what your company offers, check with the HR dept.