I applied in 2004, I was approved 2007, with an attorney. The day I went to court my attorney had a 'fill' in because he was sick.

The judge was very nice and stated that 'this case should have never come before me'. I was denied the first time, then I got the attorney.

My DIL was approved the first time for Mystenia Gravis, I know exactly what her letter read, I wrote it at the same time I did mine. My interview was over the phone, I told the truth, didn't whine, complain or exaggerate...I should have according to my doctors and attorney.

My medical records looked one of those huge family Bibles, it couldn't all fit into one file, there were three flexible folders with medical records, etc.

Kicker, I can't say its your friend either, work paid more and was a heck of lot more rewarding.