rlj1959, If I were you I would retrieve all medical records pertaining to your case. They are your files and you have a right to see them and read them carefully yourself not just your lawyer. They must state you can not work currently either directly or indirectly otherwise you'll most likely fail. It sounds like you've been rejected twice and have not had your day in front of a Social Security judge yet. If this is the case your two rejections are quite common, happens to most people. You must take control of those records and move the doctor reports into your camp if you are infact totally disabled. There are tests you can take that will show your limited ability to function at a job. It's called an FCE test---google it and read about it carefully. If it is something you may persue talk to your lawyer first. Also SS will send you to doctors they contract with. Has this happened?