Dear Hobbles, Keep trying for SSD. Don't give up. I was denied twice, even with a doctors written letter, stating I was totally disabled with NO chance of recovery. This same letter,( that was for what ever reason was not looked at during my appeals}, was presented in court. I was very happy to be in court, and was given my dissability on the spot. I was so dissapointed for so long, and it turned out OK. I hope all of you get to a hearing of some kind, where you can talk to a judge and present yourselves. The process is so slow, and it seems so unfair to so many. I wish you all the best. ginnie