finz is right.

It is important to consider that your SSDI application is asking about a forty hour work week, not the occasional good day. When the dr fills out the "Medical Source Statement of Ability to do Work-Related Activities," it is asking about a forty hour work week with five eight hour days.

Just because you can sit at the computer and type for an hour, then go lay down or do some other activity because you are exhausted from sitting at the computer, does not make you employable. As she said, what employer wants to provide a place for a nap or ice packs, or a quiet room for your brain to reset?

I got my SSDI approved march 20, 2009 after a three year wait. My brain injury did not come into play. The symptoms from the brain injury were instead considered to be psychological dysfunctions that prevent me from working. So, according to the judge and psychologist at the hearing, I have behavior problems, social setting problems, reactive problems, etc. My cognitive and memory problems were all labeled as somatoform disorder. The psych said that he believes that I believe I have cognitive and memory problems but said there is no sound basis for a medical/brain injury causation.

I was approved based on the somatoform disorder and psychological problems. My attorney said to expect this outcome. She did believe that my brain injury had caused my cognitive and memory problems but the issue was getting an SSDI approval, not getting a correct diagnosis.

So, swallow your pride, personal integrity, whatever, and let the attorney and drs label you however they feel. If it gets you approved, great.