SABBY - Don't talk yourself out of things prematurely. Yes, being over age 55 makes it easier to qualify. (I just got approved and that helped me, I am sure.) Don't be overly apprehensive about going for those Consultative Exams. I read horror stories on-line about those docs taking only 15 minutes with you and just looking for a reason to minimize your problems. That was NOT my experience. The pdoc I went to took about 90 minutes to interview me and gave me about the most thorough evaluation I have ever received. She even said "I will do my best [for you.]" If you don't want others to minimize your problems, then you must stop doing that yourself.

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