Thanks Jeff,
After my Alj denial letter and before my lawyer filed the appeal....
I called ssa to request a copy of my file.A few days later I went to the local ssa office.I was given a CD of my file.
It was exactly as I thought.Medical records up to a certain point.Almost as if the records stopped shortly after the reconsideration before the hearing.
No wonder I was denied.
I also have a audio of the Alj hearing on that cd.My attorney didnt seem very pleased with that!I am not sure why....
The appeal has been filed to the council in virginia.I hope that this battle will
soon be resolved.I appreciate your interest and compassion.MC