I was just approved for SSD this week.

I went through a disability attorney. I just wanted to mention this in case people don't know that attorneys will now take your case even if you haven't filed or been turned down already.

I'll make a pretty short story even shorter - THEY will help you fill out the forms. They only get paid if they win your case, and my understanding is that an attorney won't necessarily take your case unless they think you have a good shot - and they would know, having experience!

I filed 12/2011 with the help of an attorney, and was approved this week - almost 90 days exactly. Granted, I didn't apply until my neuro and GP asked *me* "are you on disability?" so I knew I had their support - but I just wanted to add to this thread to let folks know there is a LOT of help available out there.

Juli

And Mike