for peripheral neuropathy it is important to state how your nerve damage affects your gait, balance and fine motor skills (dexterity) which in turn how that limits your ability to work. trouble walking, climbing, bending, sitting, kneeling, squating, reaching, lifting, grabbing, holding, manipulating etc depending of course on what limbs are involved and what your particular symptoms are.

My guess is that since this is my first application, I will likely be turned down. I think I did a fairly good job of describing my limitations, but from what I've read, it's rare to get an approval the first time around. It is exhausting to fill out the mountains of forms and much of it is redundant. My balance and gait are actually good at this point. It's more pain and numbness in feet and hands that limits my ability to do work that involves using either for extended periods. It's difficult to find any position that is comfortable.

I've seen a few different doctors and they all have some information on me, but I don't know that any of them would take the time or feel they have my full story to fill out that form.

One more question on the psychological exam. Is it more talking or more of a pen and paper test to guage my anxiety/depression? I'm just not sure what to expect.

Thank you all for your responses.

My responses are above.

My psychological exam was a few weeks ago. I received a copy of the evaluation. The diagnosis was generalized anxiety disorder and adjustment disorder with depressed mood and to rule out somatic symptom disorder with predominate pain (that it's all in my head I believe).

I'm just unsure if this was helpful or not. I've checked my application status and there has been no decision made.

Thoughts?

Either way, I do have an appointment with a therapist tomorrow. I'm not sure if she will be a good fit for me, but I think it's worth a try.

I called to check on my application status since the site was saying my records were unavailable for the past week or so. The person I spoke to said the decision was made last week. I asked her what it was, but she said she couldn't tell me as it could still be pulled for review.

In the event it is denied, will I be required to do all of the paperwork again for the appeal? Also, when the decision is final, will I be able to see what it is on the application status online?

It's hard to guess at these things. Other factors come into play like your age, education, work history, etc. It's a complex medical/legal evaluation.

Regardless, you need to see a therapist to retain benefits. And if you're denied, you need to see a therapist to either help you improve or help you get benefits.

Here are a few good links regarding Reconsideration:
http://www.disabilitysecrets.com/top...eration-review
http://ssdfacts.com/forum/index.php/board,3.0.html