Yes, I think SSD approval does use their doctors to make sure there is no funny business. I was still denied a second time in my state. Fl. It took me three years and a legal aid. By the time I did get to court I was ever so grateful. The judge didn't know why I had been denied before based on what the doctors said. Don't give up. Some states do have longer waiting lists to even be heard. Keep all copies of your records and documentaion from your doctors. I did get two letters from PCP and a pain specialist, that declaired my condition. It still took court. That was a good thing. ginnie