Hey there. I can tell you about my experience. I applied last year when I was 26 for disability due to my Rsd. At the time, I had already been off work for one year and I had multiple dr reports backing up the Rsd diagnosis. I applied and I was shocked to find out that I had been approved 6 weeks later. I know I was very lucky, the only thing I could suggest would be to make sure your dr or multiple drs back up your diagnosis. Give soc sec all of their contact info. When you fill out the vocational packet, the big packet that asks you about your pain and activities, keep it short and simple by saying something like, " my pain limits me from doing xyz." My sister went to a soc sec attorney and that was his suggestion for her. Basically the only thing I knew that went right for me was having good dr documentation. They will ask for it from your drs, however, if you can start getting a copy of everything now, the more you can give soc sec, the quicker they will evaluate your case.

Much luck and I hope the process goes smoothly!

Shannon