I want to welcome you to Neuro Talk. I also hope alot of others will respond to you. You need to know that SSD is being denied alot these days. It usually goes to a final court hearing. Please keep all medical records and document all of his condition. If I were to attempt this with my adult child, I would definately get a lawyer who works with SSD and nothing else. In my case I had a rep. for a lawyers service that represented me for the entire time it took for me to receive my disability. It took me almost 4 years. The lawyer can help keep the case moving though the system. Be awhere, that some are not moral, and will drag their feet during the process, there by collect more in their fees when you case if finally heard. That issue of trust, and having one of the good attorneys is critical. They usually do not get a fee, unless you case is won. I really am sorry you have to go through all this with your son. It is not an easy journey, no matter what the medical problem is. His young age works against him. The more physicians he sees, to try and help him the better, such as a neruologist, PCP, and pain specialist. It will take alot of documention to achieve what you need to do. Keep coming back here with any questions you may have, and visit the Dissability forum. There will be others to help you along the way. I do wish you all the best. ginnie