Well no sooner did I leave my post the mail came and low and behold.....
Denied. Oh well. I contacted my Long Term disability provider - MetLife and they said they will assigned me a Social Security specialist that will assist in the appeal and/or referred me to attorney they use. I am lucky my long term benefits were approved so I have income for at least 2 years.

Why does it take so long just for an appeal hearing??? It is a shame applicants have to go through so much. I know alot of people that collect SSI and are fine!

I have two moods
1. Zombie and useless "feel no pain" so doped up that I nod off at times or a victim of quick 5 min naps in the middle of a conversation or while just sitting.
2. Grouchy person in so much pain that I do not want to be bothered by anyone and want to be left alone.

Everyone says they deny most of the time. Reading the reasons for the denial is even more frustrating. Oh well life has to go on..