Hi Marilyn, A few years ago I applied for disability. I hired a paralegal business to do mine. After about 10 mths of waiting, I gathered up my hospital, and doctor records, copied them , and sent copies to my Senator and Governor's office. I included a short (3 paragraph) letter, to explain how desperate my situation was. With-in 2 weeks they had filed a congressional inquiry about my case and 1 week later I was approved. All of this I did on my own, the paralegal firm didn't even know I was approved. However because I had hired them, they took a third of my settlement. You might apply and then write your state officials and see if that helps. And it does not matter if your disability is physical or mental. Good luck, and Don't give up. Most every one I know it took over a year to get it. I think, they think if they wait long enough you'll give up. Good thoughts your way, Eve