Hey guys I have finally hit the 6 month period I did a service request and this is what it said:

Type of service requested:
-- Outside Normal Processing Times


The status of this service request is:

Your case is currently under review. You should receive a decision or notice of other action within 30 days of the date of this letter.

If you have any further questions, please call the National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283.

I guess it's just a waiting game. Hopefully I will get an approval soon.