Hi -I'm Debra, a new member, and though I just joined, my RSD, CRPS II has been my constant companion for over 10 years. I just wanted to add that even with an attorney (sent all my docs, etc. to him after I had my first denial) First denials - I understand if you go in missing two limbs, are blind and cannot sit in a wheelchair, you still get a first denial. Anyway, I got SSI on my second request, the attorney just sent in what I gave him. But,,, this time I included pictures of my edema (which I assume most of you have gotten and I had Wonderful Docs who said things like it "was the worst case I've ever seen, etc. At any rate, the woman who approved me called me to give me a heads up about her approval saying she shouldn't let me know because it could still be denied from higher ups. I appreciated this very much after two years doing the dance with SSI and Worker's Comp (don't know which was worse). Anyway, hang in everyone, Since receiving my benefits, I've not had a problem with either system.