oh nicd...what an ordeal to go through...I don't know anything about hearings, but it sounds good that the VE had to turn his answer about being able to work, around to a no. I sure hope u r doing well now, stress wise. Like I said, I don't know anything about hearings, but it sure does sound very good for u. I just don't see how u could lose your case. I am sure the members who have so much knowledge about ssdi/ssi and hearings and all, will respond to you.