Thanks Babyboomer, maybe it won't take too long. I couldn't wait to call my mother and tell her about it. She told me that she got her back pay in the bank 5 or 6 days before she even got the letter saying she was approved. Oh well, wishful thinking I suppose. I really need the money bad ASAP, but at least I can breath a sigh of relief now knowing the battle is over for me. I pray to God that every one here on this forum gets the same news QUICK. Just don't give up, it WILL happen one day.