Hi old carp. I know Don Too, we both have been through the ringer with stress over SSD. Your lawyer may indeed be dragging his feet. He has the ability to keep your case running smoothly through all the processing. He does indeed get more the longer it takes. some of these guys are out for money, that is true. The guy I had, I did keep in touch with to make sure he didn't drop the ball on me. I got documentation of what he did. If you feel this attorney is going slow, and is being unfair, you need to find another attorney. I know that is a pain in the butt to do, but it is better than waiting around for our current lawyer to push forward.
So sorry you are in the hospital.
The stress from this is terrible, I know it. The situation made me sick too, I had Gerds the whole time and wound up with barretts esophagus, too much stress! I hope the both of you stay strong for each other. I wish our country had a system that didn't make you feel so bad while you go for the benefits you worked for. We earned this, and I know how bad they make you feel even after working all your life. Get out of the hospital, hug each other and go from there. Give each other comfort, and stay strong. ginnie