rsd is recognized as a disability and there is alot of info about it on this forum as well as online. if you feel that you can't work because of rsd and/or the depression and anxiety that goes along with it then you may want to learn as much as you can about rsd and ssdi and get a ssdi lawyer to help assist you. also keep a daily log of all your dr visits, pain levels and symptoms each day, see your drs and take your meds on a regular basis and take photos of your symptoms as well. don't give up hope that you can qualify. if you can't function because of the pain from rsd then you may want to consult with an ssdi attorney about what they think. i have been disabled since diagnosed with rsd. i was initially on temporay disability and then on permanent. there were alot of forms to fill out and i had to meet with a ssdi lawyer and the disablity office but was approved shortly after being diagnosed with rsd. i cannot work and the disability people were very kind and helpful to me. i was required to go through a full disability review again earlier this year and though it was stressful gathering dr reports as well as having alot of forms to fill out i was told that my disability would continue but would be that i would reviewed again from time to time. i was not given a specific time but always have my daily log filled out on my calendar and continue to see my drs and take my meds on a regular basis. i know it's very scary and stressful because we have an illness that is very rare and not very well understood by most people, but don't give up hope. just make sure not to let the stress get the best of you because it can cause your rsd to flare up and your anxiety to rise. i know its hard but try to remember that your health comes first. i hope all goes well for you. soft hugs.