Autoimmunity, so did you finish your application? Once you finish it is when they give you a short amount of time. I actually had about 3 weeks, because I had called and requested an appointment. I couldn't get the appointment for about 3 weeks, so I had that long to finish the adult disability report. You could always request longer like Powderpuff did.
Someone mentioned that they should keep the DDS updated of any new tests and doctor appointments, etc. Just be aware that every time you do that, you delay your case. So don't do that unless it's significant. For instance, I had been calling once in a while to find out what doctors hadn't turned in their info (so I could call and prod them). I finally had them all in. So after a few weeks, I called for the status, and found out they were still waiting for some doctor notes. Say what??? When I quizzed the DDS, they said that I had another doctor appointment so they need updated doctor notes. So I called my doctor, talked to records, and they told me they send in info. When I asked when they had sent it in, it was, of course, before my last appointment. I asked them to send in notes to the last appointment, which they did. Finally, DDS felt like they had everything and could then start evaluating the case.
So when you tell them about new appointments and tests, they are obligated to out things on hold and request info. Only do it if you need it to win your case at that point.
