Hi....good info from ya'll . ...thanks.` I have been writing to my congressman and my senator for about 6 months. The senator didn't bother to respond but my congressman has sent me a letter every week since I contacted him. I didn't know this but they have a special "team" of people in their local office to address the social security issues. This letter said that there has been no change in my case however, they have asked that my case be expeditied. We'll see. Thanks again for posting....this is a slow moving thread.