I agree with Janke. I didn't contact my representatives until AFTER my first denial. I contacted state AND U.S representatives. The state because my case worker was in Nashville and that is our state capital. But the U.S. reps are the ones who were able to get weekly reports from SS.

I also got a lawyer AND took myself (on my own $$) for more evaluations not covered by insurance. I have NO IDEA what part worked -- or if it was a combination of all parts -- but, I am very, very thankful that I was approved very quickly on the second go-round.