I have been reading up and everything I've read said if an attorney asks for money RUN as fast as you can and as far lol. They are not allowed to ask for money because they do get paid from ss and the va which ever you are applying to. I am hoping I don't need to get one. If I were in an accident and needed my medical or auto bills paid then I would have to get one. I can also get free rep from military attorneys, or the va. Not going to get into an accident though lol. I've only been in 1 all my life. I am just going to take this 1 step at a time and appeal both if I need to till I get the disability I need to compensate for not being able to take care of my family like I need to. I can't work because I would be absent or leave early too much to be productive to an employer and the only jobs I can do are physical labor really. Thats standing and lifting things or doing things that HURT me worse. I don't like not working. I love doing physical jobs because it makes me think and use my muscles (what little I have lol). It also allows me to set my own pace. I hate sitting and it hurts after a while. I also am not very good at paperwork. It starts confusing me after a while so I hope they figure that out.