### Question
How is the "time limitation" defined?


### Answer
The term **time limitation** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 405* as follows -

> a period of three years, three months, and fifteen days

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 405*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER II-FEDERAL OLD-AGE, SURVIVORS, AND DISABILITY INSURANCE BENEFITS**

