Yes, I am on disability. It took 4 years for me to get approved. Not because of my condition but because the courts are so backed up in Iowa that an Arizona judge decided my case. I had worked from age 14 to 45 when I went on disability due to constant neck and low back pain. Later on I developed Gastroparesis (paralyzed stomach) a diabetic neuropathic disease. You will be seen by doctors who work for SS and, in my state, the lawyer's are only allowed to take a small percentage of your settlement if you win. Having waited 4 years to be approved just meant that when I was approved my financial settlement was 4 years retroactive so I got $60,000 from Uncle Sam. Three thousand went to lawyers, $20,000 the government got back and the rest I had to have out of my bank account with no new valuable property, like a new car, within 6-12 months. A new home is acceptable, but you will need someone close to you to hold your $$ if you get a settlement because the Gov't may give it to you but they won't let you keep it for more than 12 months. Good luck...
