(December 2015) Reflective practice is the ability to reflect on one's actions so as to engage in a process of continuous learning. According to one definition it involves paying critical attention to the practical values and theories which inform everyday actions, by examining practice reflectively and reflexively.
November 19, 2010. Social Security recommends applying for retirement benefits three months before you want them to begin, because processing can take two months or longer. In most cases, you can apply as early as four months in advance. Retirement payments arrive one month after the qualifying month, so you'll receive the deposit for a June start date in July. Social Security approves your application 30 to 60 days before it makes the first payment.
There is no standard on how long an application takes. Application time varies depending on what level of the process the award is made. Our experience is that it will take around 6 months to get granted or denied your initial application. According to SSA it takes 3-5 months to get the first decision back from Social Security on a disability claim. Here is a breakdown of average times as of Spring 2006.