Happyatlast - Congratulations! Guess I was just a little aprehensive with the phone call I received. Since then, I have received my award letter, plus a day later, my daughters award letter (since she will be receiving benefits due to me). All for the good. They stated my review would not be for at least 5 years, so I guess I fall into the category of not expecting to make a full recovery. It seems so ironic - I so wanted the award of being declared "disabled" for my self and family, to be recognized for the pain and problems I have, the financial help really was needed. But then when it is awarded, I felt depressed in a way because it is recognizing my condition and SS also realizes my recovery will probably never happen - which makes it more real to me.