If I remember right those things are done at the very beginning. I was denied the first time and appealed, then denied again.......5 years later and 2 hearings where I was finally approved.

I hear of folks that got approved first time, but hear a lot more stories that are what I have gone through. You can find more info and experiences in the Social Security forum.

http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/forum28.html

There are lots of posts with good information to help you complete the forms how they like to see them, and lots of good tips that covers everything else.

I wish you all the luck