I have been out of work since October 16 when I thought I would be out just a short period of time for what the orthopedic doctor thought was a disc problem in my neck. However, after a rollercoaster ride of tests and hospitalization for crisis of MG, I am no longer able to work due to severe weakness and shortness of breath and double vision. I am (was) an ICU nurse. I filed for SSDI the last of January of this year(2007) and got my first check direct deposited this month(May 11) before I even got written notice. I really expected to get turned down after reading the posts and also from talking to my friends. I am 59. I called the 1-800 number and they verified it. Prayers were answered.