well after almost 3yrs of pain(emotionally and physically).i got a letter from the "SSDI".yeah i know a lot of you folks got a phone call from your lawyer.its funny though.they said i will not get my first check for a full 5months.which will be feb 2012.they said by there records i became disable on my birthday(8/5/2011).why on my 55th birthday.i told them i was a heck of a lot earlier than that(10/8/08).but still i like to especially what to say thanks to "Ricky"he was right about his tips on getting approved...and thanks all of you(legalmania,shellback,ginnie)for always being there