Really?? I wonder why? I was approved on Tuesday & got my back pay today.

As everyone else has said, I can't help but reiterate: KEEP YOUR RECORDS. Politely but firmly insist on copies of everything, even if you don't think you'll need it. We found our copier-printer-scanner to be very useful. We have scanned backups every every single record also.

We had many issues with doctors, hospitals, etc. not sending records, but since we'd gone personally and gotten so many, we were able to hand carry a huge stack (like 5 inches tall) over to our local Social Security office). I really think that made a difference.

Also if you haven't already, start keeping a log of every single doctor's appointment, therapy appointment, ER visit, etc., along with a complete list of every medical provider. You'll find it very helpful, and you won't have to go back through the painful process of recreating it later. (Ask me how I know.... )

If RSD/CRPS has gotten to the stage that it is preventing you from your daily duties, or you suspect that it may in the near future, I encourage you to at least begin investigating the process. It takes time (I have never heard of a case being approved as quickly as mine, in fact), but it's worth it in the end, especially when you've been paying into it your entire adult life.