Yes, this same type of thing happened to me. I was turned down several times and at the same level, at my hearing without further much ado approved me. Little was asked, little was said. However during the four year wait, I lost everthing two generations had saved for. I had no health insurance and fell apart. There was even an auction of my work to cover the cost of my first spinal fusion. The stress of watching everything disolve cost me even more with my health conditions. I was glad I got the ruling, but I was financially ruined. I will now loose my home, as the money that My folks and I saved for is gone. It was to be used to pay my Taxes on this homesomething I no longer can do. So in the end, unless I find a way out of this mess, I will also loose my home. My home is in a trust. I was not allowed to keep any of the monies that benefited me in any way. Yes, this happens, and you feel sick over it. I sold everything of value I had too, to stay where I am. There is nothing left. I am sorry that our system in this country forces a person into poverty. I am sorry this happened to you as such a young age. I was 55 when this happened. Those four years, took everything. What remains as benefits will not keep me in my home. We are not alone in this, and you have every right to rage over this. I worked 30 years to be reduced to what is a very sad situation, emotionally and physically. I will keep you in my prayers too. ginnie