i was on ssdi for 7 years in the 80s to early 90s. I got it in one try and received it for myself and my daughter it was rough living but i got off it and went back to school and was able to work from 1994 till about 2011. I was encouraged to apply for ssdi again and was accepted right away with the help of my psychiatrist, cardiologist and pulmonologist. They all filled out forms and wrote letters and it really helped it along.
I think having your doctor involved really helps, it doesn't take much of their time to help you out and get the results you need.
It must be hard to have to go thru appeal after appeal.
Good Luck to all of you applying, Tams