To tell you the truth, I don't even remember if that was a question (you asked me if I checked the "yes" box as to whether my illness was work related.)If that was a question she asked me I probably would have said no, because my problem at the time was "panic disorder." Do you file by phone there or do you have to go into the office and fill out a form? The last time I applied it was all done by phone (very convenient.) But like I said before, I was in the EXACT SAME situation you are and told the person on the phone that from the start and she said I was eligible and I had no problem collecting. If I were you I would go into the office and tell them about my situation, same state, less than 2 years ago.