@dw9050 - As I posted above, I was fortunate enough to get an appt. You need to be totally honest in all information you provide. They can't see everyone who applies. Think of it this way, you are looking to learn something about the neuropathy. And they too learn a lot more from people who go there. I looked it as a two-way street of information. I went to Rochester not knowing what caused my PN. They could not determine the cause. I also wanted to know more about the PN, what type, what to do reduce symptoms and that information was provided.