I think the doctor will fill out the form before your hearing. If your husband is still going through treatment, it would be great if your neurologist would write a hand written letter, to the hearing judge. If he tells of your husbands limits and that this is for life, I don't think he will be denied. I was between two spinal fusions when my hearing came up. My doctor did that letter, saying recovery was not possible, and I was granted SSDI at the hearing. I was the same age. Hope this all works out for you and your husband. It is awful to go though, I know it. Neuro Talk will be here for you. ginnie