Renee - That really sucketh! I have heard that a lot depends on what state you are in and who is on that particular state's review board.
Additionally, age is a factor for some reason. He!!, if you're 30 and can't walk, can't see, sleep 20 hours a day, lose your cognitive functions as well as other many other functions (when I did my appeal paperwork, I did mention "accidents") they still don't approve you because of your age. It makes no sense to me.
I'll keep you in my prayers.