Brett---Im sorry I know when my mum was alive it took 4 yrs to get with attorneys ....the system in crazy. My mum broke both hips and had a major stroke from not being found for 12 hrs in a snow storm-- she was buried under snow. She was a head surgical nurse for a living....it took her 5 yrs just to use a walker. They tried to say maybe she could teach ???? Really she could barley speak. What I did find out is the person assigned to her case retired ...on the 4th appeal the new case worker approved her right away. Her check was prorated back for the 4 yrs of lost income. Wonder if you can ask your case to be reviewed by another person since its been 4 yrs. I dont understand as I know ppl who apply within a year who or not half as bad as my mum had no problems.Keep fighting it hard!! Best wishes Brett!!