Hang in there. I truely believe we will be getting our disability,SS, SSI checks on the third. I can't believe the military will be cut off. The govt will not/can not have so many armed forces fighting and worrying about their families back home. These scare tactics are just that. I have been down this road under other administrations and when the time came, the checks were sent out. All of this anxiety is aggravating your pain levels. Avoid the news as it will be very negative. I hope you get a good repair on your neck. I had three surgeries back in the 90s and it is finally "fixed". It isn't perfect by any means but livable. Best wishes.