It seems like they are denying a lot of people the first time. Start the process ASAP, so by the time you get approved you will get the retroactive money. I also suggest I lawyer, like Binder & Binder that takes a % so if you lose you dont have to pay anything. And a shrink that realy is on board. I really cant work. I want to but I just cant. i keep trying and Im just kind of pathetic. Maybe someday. Anyway, I had a republican conservative psychologist that just doesnt think anyone should get disability. Go figure. I found someone that isnt letting his political views get in the way of how he views my illness. In fact, he suggested it.