Oldnslow is right, don't give up. It took us almost 3 years to get my wife thru the process. We had to get a lawyer too, but we got one that only gets payed if you win your case. They do charge but its limited by law the percent they can get . Unfortunately its not any faster than going on your own but they seem to listen better when you go that rout. I wish I could promise it will work for you, bit it is the government after all. I wish you luck and I'll keep you in my pairs.