I don't remember what I had to do when I got mine...I was 18, and that was 20 years ago. But I do remember one thing...we had to get a lawyer.

So, like Brian said...get a lawyer.

As I understand, Social Security typically turns you down the first time, supposedly to weed out phonies. They turned me down the first time, and I got it the second.

And I also agree with the person who advised you to ask your friend, anyway (sorry, I don't remember who that was, and couldn't find it in a quick browse of the posts). Good luck!