If you go through the Voc Rehab process they will pay for doc visits, testing, etc.

Are you possibly eligible for Medicaid? Some pysch docs work on a sliding scale. You way want to also check into a pain support group.

By therapist do you mean physical therapist?

The opinions of docs are what count. Supplemental might help a little--with a tough ALJ, he/she will likely ignore them completely--and they can legally get away with it.

The deck maybe stacked against you, but it doesn't mean you won't prevail (even with this ALJ).