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ok. some of you guys with more experience at the disability game, i need some input. i filed last may, right after i quit my teaching job, and was, of course, turned down by SSDI. that's what i expected. i appealed immediately in early july, but still am waiting. i am certain that my own neurologist will NOT sign me off as being completely disabled. so, i went to see a psychiatrist a couple weeks ago...this made sense to me since my problem with employment is a combination of the parkinsons and dealing with stress and social situations...dealing face to face with people exacerbates the tremor considerably. i went to this psychiatrist with my KPERS disability form in hand (KPERS is the kansas teachers retirement system...they also provide disability, if you can qualify). he and i talked for an hour, and i was very open and honest with him regarding my problem...he filled out the form while i was there and marked me in the most severe category, the "75%-100% disabled" range. SSDI was supposed to be sending him a form too, but i dont know if they have yet (i'll call today and check). my question is this: if my neurologist says "no, he's not disabled" and my psychiatrist says "yes, he is", what happens???? Randy ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com