I am from NJ and awaiting a decison, I applied in Oct. 07. I have went to 2 of thier Dr's a MD and a phychaitrist. I have Congestive heart failure, lupus, and Pulmonary hypertention, I am on oxygen 24/7, and take 13 medications. How many people got it on the first try? how long did it take? how many from NJ? Sorry for all the questions, I am just going crazy awating a decision. I am using Allsup. how many people have used them, and how was your outcome?

Please see my posts from tonight under "disability and diagnosis", "newbie" and "personal advocate vs lawyer."

I'm from NJ too. I applied in March 2007 and got my denial in June. I went to a lawyer and he filed the appeal the end of June. I have not heard a thing since. He said I will probably get denied again and win when I go before a judge. I've never been asked to see their doctors or anything. I have provided tons of medical records though. Let's hope we both make it through and win our appeals.