just a note on your social security appeal's case. It helps in our area (Eastern Kenty) if you ask (write a letter) your US Representative to help in your case. Provide the necessary info: name, date of birth, social security #, narrative of your personal situation, health status, and why you're no longer able to work. Your US Representative's office should inform you if there's any activity in your file. You can do this even if you have an attorney or SS Rep.

Let me know if you do this and you think it helped your case, or at least kept you informed.

Best of luck
(Broken Wings)