yes,it can be a daunting task dealing with ss and waiting for ssdi approval and some people actually give up,most when they are denied the 1st time.this is what social security wants.they make it so hard to get benefits that most people like I said actually give up hope and move on.however,persistance pays off if your willing to have a little patients and realize that your financial future is at stake here especially when you paid into the program while you were working.don't give up...