I used allsup as I could not handle the process by myself. I am very disabled physically and cognatively. I applied in nov. of '08 and was approved in jan. '08. They were just great to me. Always took my calls, answered my questions, called and checked on me and kept me up to date on everything. I had my own caseworker and her assistant. I love them so much. I don't know what you should do in your particular case but, I know Allsup was the very best choice for me, I will consider them angels forever when I needed one.