Wow this scares me. I am going in front of the ALJ on June 24th. I am going for 4 knee surgeries that haven't worked (5th upcoming) and for schizoaffective disorder. My depression/schizoaffective disorder is so bad. I do not leave the house for days. And when I feel like leaving I can't because of the constant knee pain. I hired a lawyer after my 2 denials. They told me what may help me is the only type of work I have ever done has ben on my feet all day. well now I have ice packs on my knee most all of the time and sleep in a recliner. Has your friend ever done sit down type work. They may have taken this into account. Also remember they love to deny people for 1 or 2 times hoping they will give up and not fight it all the way thru. Definitely get a lawyer this way they do all the legwork for you. If I din't have 1 I would be lost. I honestly forget everything. and they do not receive any money unless you win! Good Luck!