Hi all, I know it has been a long time since I have posted on here. So much has happened. I became homeless and had 2 strokes recently (all of the pressure of everything finally caught up with me) and loss functionality of my right side. I have been through intensive therapy and regained some functionality of my right side back and am able to walk again but still have medical issues as a result of the strokes. Last post is when I was at the reconsideration stage. I was denied. I appealed (my attorney appealed for me) and went to alj hearing on November 27. I just found out yesterday that I received fully favorable decision and my claim is at the processing center. This has been a long 5 years... I am so glad to finally have received the approval. Now I can begin on putting the pieces of my life back together as much as I can. I am overwhelmed with tears right now as I have fought so long for this. I thank those who assisted me throughout the process. This forum has helped me prepare more effectively for my second application process with receiving disability benefits. Sorry for the long post.