You definitely want the psych diagnosis. The more things they can diagnose, the better. I had severe arthritis with fibro ave that wasn't enough to get me on it. I also was diagnosed with severe depression, carpal tunnel syndrome, loss of short term memory, and i don't remember what all. It took the combination of all that I had to get me onto disability.

However, I was told that it was because I had a college degree that I had to prove even more disability than my brothers did without their degrees. We have the same condition.

Definitely get a lawyer to help. It will cut down the time it takes immensely. Good luck.

I had major depression as well as fibromyalgia and myofascial pain syndrome. I went with a well-known disability law firm (Binder & Binder) who work nation wide. They had me be evaluated by a physiatrist and by a psychiatris. Within 11 months I had my disability. Just a thought!

I have many other illnesses as well but I had a company .the name is allsup they handled everything getting what papers I needed sending them to me to sign the fee they charge is taken out when you get a settlemet but they go over everything in the start and tell you if you have a chance. take care and I hope all works out

My husband just had to have his nuro state that his medical condition is only going to ge worse with age to the point that it will eventually actually kill him.

Thank you all so much. The unbelievable thing is that I have numerous conditions. I also have chronic pain as well as lower back pain, carpal tunnel, anemic, overactive bladder, I use CPAP machine, hypothyroidism, and left foot pain from surgery. I also have arthritis in my left foot and arthritis in my knees. I get trigger shots in my back from fibromyalgia and shots in my knees once a month.