Just be prepared to get turned down the first time. I got denied and now have a lawyer who will take 25 percent of back pay if we win appeal - if we don't he gets nothing. I'm currently on disability through my prior work so back money minus lawyer fees will go to them. sSD pays more than SSI. Over 65 percent get denied the first time. I met all the criteria but they said I can do simple, routine work even though my psych said I was 100 percent disabled.

My advice - have an attorney from the start - you pay nothing if you don't win and you have a much higher chance winning with an attorney - not an advocate regroup ! Mine was useless. Appeals can take up to a year.

Also google ultimate disability guide - awesome info and that's who I hired as my attorney.