It's a good Idea to do the first application with a person who is in the government agency like your local SS office or check your County or state website for these free services. The function report and Work history are very important. Your medical facilities are not required by law to release them even though you will sign a medical release form. The hardest part is physical evidence with mental health because the Dr is only going by symptoms. This is the tip of the iceberg for SSDI on this issue facing them as more and more is added dsm and more meds being prescribed.